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CV08 KCJ

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,249 mi
Last recorded72,249 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 KCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 72,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill slightly damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 72,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer sill slightly damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 May 2019 72,203 miles

Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 65,924 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 65,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 58,449 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 58,449 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 52,611 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 46,813 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 39,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 39,174 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 31,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear seats assembled to allow inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2012 31,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear seats assembled to allow inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2011 25,788 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 KCJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KCJ, 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 KCJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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