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GU08 KFA

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,002 mi
Last recorded106,002 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 KFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 106,002 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 105,978 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 97,777 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 97,777 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 86,893 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 74,126 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 74,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 65,130 miles

All 4 tyre's worn down to 2-3 mm

Fail 8 Nov 2016 65,125 miles

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

All 4 tyre's worn down to 2-3 mm

Pass 5 Nov 2015 59,388 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 51,620 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 44,801 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 38,499 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 33,270 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,290 miles

front brake disc inner faces corroded& lipped

front suspension wishbone bushes perished & cracking

kerb damage to wheel trims

rear brake pads worn low

rear wiper smearing screen

Fail 22 Mar 2011 27,290 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

borderline tread wear & heavy cracking in OSR & both front tyres

front brake disc inner faces corroded& lipped

front suspension wishbone bushes perished & cracking

kerb damage to wheel trims

rear brake pads worn low

rear wiper smearing screen

slight sidewall damage to all tyres

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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GU08 KFA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GU08 KFA, 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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GU08 KFA is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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