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CV08 KBO

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,719 mi
Last recorded138,719 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 KBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 138,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 138,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 131,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

o/s headlight brackets damaged

Pass 28 May 2024 127,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heatsheild adrift

Fail 28 May 2024 127,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively deteriorated 215/55/zr16 97w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heatsheild adrift

Pass 31 Mar 2023 122,093 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 119,780 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 112,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in the windscreen

Fail 13 Feb 2021 112,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension unit modified so that its function is seriously affected air bag (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in the windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2019 103,319 miles

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

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

chip in the windscreen

Fail 12 Nov 2019 103,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

chip in the windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2018 93,917 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 83,360 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 83,360 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 72,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 72,464 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working B434 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 65,074 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 58,987 miles

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

Offside steering rack track rod slight play developing

Pass 17 Feb 2014 56,619 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear wheel arch partly insecure.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,133 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,635 miles

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

Rear mudguard insecure

front wipers starting to split.

nearside rear mud flap insecure.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 38,571 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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CV08 KBO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CV08 KBO, 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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CV08 KBO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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