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LY08 SVR

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,676 mi
Last recorded94,676 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 SVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 94,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases soot around turbo area (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

suspension level sensor linkages stiff

tailgate slight damage

Fail 30 Apr 2018 94,654 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to heavy edge wear (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases soot around turbo area (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

suspension level sensor linkages stiff

tailgate slight damage

Pass 18 Jul 2017 87,833 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

headlamp aims set to lower limits

tailgate release switch faulty but can be opened via key-fob - recommend replacement

wipers poor

Fail 18 Jul 2017 87,831 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily worn (3.5.1i)

headlamp aims set to lower limits

tailgate release switch faulty but can be opened via key-fob - recommend replacement

wipers poor

Pass 20 Jul 2016 80,493 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

ns and os headlamp aims set to lower limits

oil leak

tailgate release button top missing recommend replacement

Pass 1 Aug 2015 69,721 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 57,266 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 41,944 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 34,973 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 26,801 miles

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 SVR is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVR, 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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What year was LY08 SVR registered?

LY08 SVR is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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