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LY08 URM

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,379 mi
Last recorded77,379 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 URM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 77,379 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 72,250 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 68,033 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 68,033 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 63,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 60,079 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 55,893 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 53,496 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 51,264 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 51,264 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 49,338 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 47,603 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 43,312 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 40,526 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 36,722 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 30,455 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 24,855 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 20,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 URM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 URM, 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 URM registered?

LY08 URM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 August 2008.

Is LY08 URM safe to buy?

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