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DE08 KCN

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,702 mi
Last recorded127,702 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 KCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 127,702 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamps dipped beams patterns slight distorted. N/S aim on upper limit, O/S aim on lower limit

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Hub has slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources ** N/S illuminated when lightly tapped ** (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil deposits on front subframe noted

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 122,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 122,216 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 114,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 114,405 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 105,013 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 104,366 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 104,280 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 103,754 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 100,754 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 100,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 92,574 miles

brake fluid low..front pads low..n/s/f tyre worn outer edge..slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 19 Feb 2016 84,501 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 84,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 75,827 miles

front tyres worn edges close too limits..front no. plate dereriated

Fail 2 Mar 2015 75,827 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres worn edges close too limits..front no. plate dereriated

Pass 19 Mar 2014 66,267 miles

play in steering rack ..front tyres cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,878 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 52,878 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,206 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 43,206 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres worn too limits/screw in o/s/r and cracked 205/50r17w

front pads low /wear front discs

Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,196 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 35,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO LIMIT,FRONT PADS LOW, BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGE, BRAKE FLUID LOW.

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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DE08 KCN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DE08 KCN, 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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DE08 KCN is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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