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BD08 KAK

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,022 mi
Last recorded124,022 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 KAK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 124,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 124,022 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 113,319 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 113,310 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Injector seals leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 113,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

injector seal leaking and fumes entering cab

parking brake only just met minimum efficency

Pass 27 Jul 2020 103,116 miles

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

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

handbrake cable slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2020 103,109 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

handbrake cable slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 93,733 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 90,975 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 90,975 miles

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 85,841 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 78,760 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 71,136 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 71,136 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 58,761 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 58,761 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 48,904 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 40,798 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,695 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,236 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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BD08 KAK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BD08 KAK, 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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BD08 KAK is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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