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LY08 XFW

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,627 mi
Last recorded125,627 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 XFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 125,627 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge and has cuts in sidewalls but not showing cords

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 191,878 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 119,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2017 113,166 miles

slight play in both front steering rack ends

Pass 29 Mar 2016 102,680 miles

Play in inner steering rack joints

all 4 tyres worn too 1.6mm and badly perished. snow tyre fitted too nearside rear

Fail 29 Mar 2016 102,680 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in inner steering rack joints

all 4 tyres worn too 1.6mm and badly perished. snow tyre fitted too nearside rear

Pass 30 Mar 2015 95,150 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres are close to legal limit

Pass 22 May 2014 90,780 miles

both front track rods play

Pass 30 May 2013 83,728 miles

both front track rods slight play

Pass 11 Jul 2011 61,060 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 XFW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol 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 XFW, 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 XFW registered?

LY08 XFW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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