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PE08 LXS

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,257 mi
Last recorded96,257 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 LXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 96,257 miles

Front sills deteriorated

Nearside Front jacking point corroded 2 spots

Fail 15 Jan 2022 96,257 miles

Front sills deteriorated

Nearside Front jacking point corroded 2 spots

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 95,232 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 84,847 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 84,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt xs play in joint also (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 76,706 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 76,697 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 70,273 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 70,273 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 64,279 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 53,798 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 53,798 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 47,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 47,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2013 42,327 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 42,326 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 38,825 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 32,261 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 32,261 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,309 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 24,309 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LXS is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PE08 LXS, 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 PE08 LXS registered?

PE08 LXS is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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