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FV08 KZB

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,867 mi
Last recorded82,867 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 KZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 82,867 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 82,867 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 77,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake cable corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover/under tray fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2021 77,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake cable corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2020 74,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damping reduced (5.3.2 (b))

engine under tray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2019 69,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2018 64,537 miles

Oil leak ()

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2018 64,536 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak ()

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2017 58,837 miles

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2017 58,837 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2016 53,468 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2015 48,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres low on the outer edges of tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2015 48,423 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake effort 16% advice service

rear tyres are low on the outer edges of tread

Pass 8 Feb 2014 43,671 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracked and are wearing close to legal limits

Coil springs slightly corroded but are complete

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2014 43,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front tyres perished and cracked and are wearing close to legal limits

Coil springs slightly corroded but are complete

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2013 39,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 34,752 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 30,233 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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FV08 KZB is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV08 KZB, 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 FV08 KZB registered?

FV08 KZB is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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