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DS08 CKY

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,073 mi
Last recorded71,073 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 CKY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 71,073 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

accident damage to front of vehicle

boot handle is brocken but still opens

chip in windscreen

coolant low

front brake discs are slightly pitted

gearbox has a slight oil leak

rattle from engine

Fail 4 Mar 2019 71,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

accident damage to front of vehicle

boot handle is brocken but still opens

chip in windscreen

coolant low

front brake discs are slightly pitted

gearbox has a slight oil leak

rattle from engine

Pass 15 Mar 2018 68,080 miles

boot handle is broken but still opens

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

chip in windscreen

engine covers are fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2018 68,079 miles

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

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

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

boot handle is broken but still opens

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

chip in windscreen

engine covers are fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 98,668 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 98,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened metal to metal (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2016 52,933 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 52,933 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 45,959 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 45,959 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,613 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 21,894 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 11,847 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 11,847 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DS08 CKY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol 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 DS08 CKY, 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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DS08 CKY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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