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PE08 LYC

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,000 mi
Last recorded137,000 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 LYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 137,000 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 19 Mar 2020 133,833 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 133,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 125,590 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

cannot see bases of rear coil springs as plastic covers fitted around springs

child seat fitted in centre rear seat

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2019 125,590 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

cannot see bases of rear coil springs as plastic covers fitted around springs

child seat fitted in centre rear seat

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2018 121,392 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 118,395 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 115,723 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Mar 2015 111,961 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 108,844 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 83,742 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 83,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 62,977 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,007 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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PE08 LYC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PE08 LYC, 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 LYC registered?

PE08 LYC is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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The MOT history for PE08 LYC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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