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PE08 LZB

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,603 mi
Last recorded74,603 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 LZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 74,603 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 74,596 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tie rod has slight play in the ball joint

Pass 2 Sep 2023 71,468 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 71,468 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 65,659 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 63,418 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Dec 2021 63,415 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 60,188 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Dec 2020 60,188 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 55,663 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jun 2019 55,663 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2018 51,958 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 51,958 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 48,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 48,167 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2016 42,518 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 35,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Mar 2015 35,540 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2014 31,942 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 27,325 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,537 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,291 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 LZB is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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