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LY08 URW

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

73,414 mi
Last recorded73,414 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 URW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 73,414 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil pass and advice (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 73,414 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil pass and advice (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 67,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 67,242 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking plus cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

no access to boot seats/belts

Pass 25 Jun 2019 61,182 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 61,181 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 58,239 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 58,239 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2017 54,192 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2017 54,192 miles

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2015 44,099 miles

far rear seat belts not checked as seats not in position

Fail 1 Oct 2015 44,099 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

far rear seat belts not checked as seats not in position

Pass 12 Oct 2014 37,402 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2014 37,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 29,002 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 29,002 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 20,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 14,807 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 14,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front 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 URW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 URW, 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 URW registered?

LY08 URW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 July 2008.

Is LY08 URW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 URW shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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