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CV08 KBU

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

186,999 mi
Last recorded186,999 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 KBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 186,999 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 186,998 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

o/s/r brake making rubbing noise

Fail 18 Mar 2019 186,974 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs and brake pads worn

Pass 26 Mar 2018 180,135 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 180,135 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 173,688 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 173,688 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 164,932 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 156,671 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 140,393 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 140,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 121,972 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm at time of test

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm at time of test

Fail 27 Mar 2013 121,855 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm at time of test

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2012 102,917 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 79,246 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S/F tye wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 May 2011 79,246 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S/F tye wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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 KBU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CV08 KBU, 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 KBU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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