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PE08 LXT

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

146,249 mi
Last recorded146,249 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 146,249 miles

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

Exhaust shield loose

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sills corroded/covered with underseal

Fail 30 Jan 2023 146,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2022 136,075 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 136,075 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 129,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 129,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 118,154 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front top suspension mounts creek.

rear shocks soft.

Fail 25 Jul 2019 118,148 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front top suspension mounts creek.

rear shocks soft.

Pass 30 Jul 2018 112,826 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 112,826 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both. (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 106,474 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 106,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 97,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16-97h (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 97,886 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16-97h (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 88,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r brake grabbing

o/s/r brake grabbing

Fail 29 Jun 2015 88,660 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake grabbing

o/s/r brake grabbing

Pass 18 Jul 2014 80,308 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 80,288 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

osr brake sticky

Pass 7 Jun 2013 69,560 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 55,828 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 55,828 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 34,814 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 29,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 LXT is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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

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