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GF08 KYS

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,265 mi
Last recorded112,265 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 KYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 112,265 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged outer casing ()

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 107,513 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge L & R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 107,513 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge L & R (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 100,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 95,120 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose supported (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 89,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 82,000 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 68,626 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 58,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 58,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,538 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 55,538 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 52,487 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 52,486 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 46,280 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 46,280 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 24 May 2012 49,883 miles

damage to front bumper

Fail 23 May 2012 49,776 miles

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

damage to front bumper

o/s/r disc rusty

Pass 6 May 2011 33,307 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nsr brake binding slightly

osr brake disc corroded

rear brake application uneven

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 KYS is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc 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 GF08 KYS, 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 KYS is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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