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DE08 KCU

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,600 mi
Last recorded104,600 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 KCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 104,600 miles

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

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 104,600 miles

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

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 101,075 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cables worn,some strands of wire broken,os cable securing clip missing.advise new cables,as they may snap. (1.1.15 (a))

both outer sills heavily corroded,but not structural.

Fail 11 Mar 2023 101,074 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cables worn,some strands of wire broken,os cable securing clip missing.advise new cables,as they may snap. (1.1.15 (a))

both outer sills heavily corroded,but not structural.

Pass 17 Mar 2022 95,148 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & worn edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 95,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/16 97WXL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & worn edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 89,585 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 89,585 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 84,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 83,399 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 83,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 75,977 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 68,817 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 68,816 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,391 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 60,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 52,847 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 46,436 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 37,755 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 37,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,673 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 19,048 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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DE08 KCU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KCU, 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 KCU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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