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FE08 KBK

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,431 mi
Last recorded144,431 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 KBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 144,431 miles

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft gaitor

wiperblades

Fail 20 Mar 2020 144,173 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft gaitor

wiperblades

Pass 2 Apr 2019 133,241 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Mar 2019 133,136 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged un-supported (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged un-supported (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Apr 2018 124,018 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil leak on engine

Fail 5 Apr 2018 124,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Apr 2017 115,296 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 115,138 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure DROP LINK (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 106,910 miles

n/s/f wiper smearing screen slightly

oil residue around top of engine ? covers fitted top and bottom ./ non visble ./

Fail 7 Mar 2016 106,910 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (8.2.2)

n/s/f wiper smearing screen slightly

oil residue around top of engine ? covers fitted top and bottom ./ non visble ./

Pass 22 May 2015 93,538 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 78,113 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 78,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 60,173 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 47,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 47,863 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,240 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 35,240 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FE08 KBK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FE08 KBK, 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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FE08 KBK is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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