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MK08 LFW

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,311 mi
Last recorded96,311 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 LFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 96,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

gearbox stabilizer cracking in bush

Fail 19 Feb 2026 96,311 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

gearbox stabilizer cracking in bush

Pass 13 Feb 2025 95,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower sill, damaged and corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2025 95,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reset light (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens faded ,[ polish lens ] (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens faded, [ polish lens ] (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower sill, damaged and corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2024 94,393 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 94,375 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to poor images (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Cloudy glass (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Full of condensation (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Fog lamps in bumper glasses adrift (wedged in bumper)

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 93,138 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 91,613 miles

all rear seat belts unable to test due to child seats

Fail 2 Mar 2022 91,612 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all rear seat belts unable to test due to child seats

Pass 11 Mar 2021 90,582 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 90,582 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 89,583 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Three child seats fitted in rear at time of test

Fail 3 Mar 2020 89,577 miles

Emissions not tested Due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Due to cracks in tread. 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Three child seats fitted in rear at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2019 86,775 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear belts ()

Fail 7 Mar 2019 86,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear belts ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 83,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front drive shaft oil seal leaking

child seat fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2017 80,314 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 74,847 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 74,846 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 67,093 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 67,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 58,812 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 58,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 51,217 miles

o/s/r lens damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2013 51,217 miles

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

o/s/r lens damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2012 41,282 miles

Rear pads appear to be wearing low

Fail 17 Mar 2012 41,279 miles

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

Rear pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,560 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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MK08 LFW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MK08 LFW, 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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MK08 LFW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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