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DE08 KGJ

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,859 mi
Last recorded139,859 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 KGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 139,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 139,811 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 131,567 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 126,342 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 102,618 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 89,961 miles

Parking brake requirement just met

Fail 22 May 2018 89,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake requirement just met

Pass 29 Jun 2017 61,649 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 60,425 miles

M.I.L.illuminated

Rear wheel arch liners run close to wheels

Fail 30 Jun 2016 60,425 miles

M.I.L.illuminated

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

Rear wheel arch liners run close to wheels

Fail 29 Jun 2016 60,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

M.I.L.illuminated

Rear wheel arch liners run close to wheels

Pass 28 Aug 2015 55,579 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 55,577 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 46,850 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 46,804 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 35,141 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 22,077 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 22,077 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 18,430 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 KGJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KGJ, 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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What year was DE08 KGJ registered?

DE08 KGJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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