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GF08 KSE

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,091 mi
Last recorded112,091 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 KSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 112,091 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake cable corroded replacement recommended

all 4 tyres starting to perish

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

signs of oil lealk

Fail 1 Dec 2023 112,090 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake cable corroded replacement recommended

all 4 tyres starting to perish

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

signs of oil lealk

Pass 10 May 2022 107,335 miles

Nearside Lower underseal pushed in slightly

Pass 5 May 2021 103,861 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 100,535 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vhicle

Pass 24 May 2019 95,712 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 95,712 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 89,181 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 85,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 79,537 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 79,537 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 73,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 62,930 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 62,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 54,725 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2013 54,725 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 48,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 35,937 miles

advise off side front headlamp bulb different type-colour to near side front

advise wiper operation smeary

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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GF08 KSE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF08 KSE, 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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GF08 KSE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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