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LY08 PWO

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

118,919 mi
Last recorded118,919 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 PWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 118,919 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 118,911 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 110,620 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 110,620 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 105,276 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 105,271 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill coroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt could not be cheaked childs seat fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2021 101,432 miles

Central Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top bearing , stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top bearing , stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 101,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top bearing , stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top bearing , stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine coolant level low

Pass 19 Aug 2020 98,855 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 98,855 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury near wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 96,317 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 96,317 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 92,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine - not clearly visible because of undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 92,597 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driving Light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine - not clearly visible because of undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 86,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit will need changing soon (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 86,711 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit will need changing soon (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 81,445 miles

Offside Rear pads appear low

Pass 6 Jul 2015 73,343 miles

n/s front strut top mounting partially seized/tight inoperation

n/s front tyre worn thin in centre/nearing wear indicators in places

o/s rear brake pads approx 65/70 percent worn

Fail 6 Jul 2015 73,341 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front strut top mounting partially seized/tight inoperation

n/s front tyre worn thin in centre/nearing wear indicators in places

o/s front tyre punctured/under-inflated

o/s rear brake pads approx 65/70 percent worn

Pass 18 Jul 2014 63,033 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 63,033 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Jun 2013 51,419 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,211 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,741 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 26,741 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Citroen C4?

Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,034
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
237,183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,682
Stop lamp not working 57,397
position lamp(s) not working 51,823
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,041
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39,505
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LY08 PWO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2008 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 69,562 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY08 PWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LY08 PWO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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