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LY08 URV

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,312 mi
Last recorded138,312 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 URV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 138,312 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2026 138,312 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2025 133,415 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 129,700 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 124,032 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 118,614 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 110,826 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 106,261 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 103,116 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 94,282 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 83,311 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2016 74,987 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 67,423 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 67,423 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 59,148 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 51,209 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 51,209 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2012 43,098 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 43,083 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 27,140 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 27,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 URV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 URV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY08 URV registered?

LY08 URV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is LY08 URV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 URV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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