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PE08 LXK

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

142,578 mi
Last recorded142,578 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 LXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 142,578 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 142,565 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested engine overheated (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 127,760 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 127,760 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 106,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 106,721 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 92,869 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Battery does not appear to hold a charge

Fail 28 Aug 2018 92,869 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Battery does not appear to hold a charge

Pass 19 Apr 2017 87,276 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 87,271 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 72,968 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 63,245 miles

Exhaust cat heat sheild insecure

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 53,759 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 53,758 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust cat heatsheild insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2013 43,641 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osf brake disc inner face slightly scored

Fail 27 Mar 2013 43,606 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osf brake disc inner face slightly scored

Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,459 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 34,410 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,782 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 28,742 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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PE08 LXK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 PE08 LXK, 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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PE08 LXK is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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