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GV08 KKX

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,140 mi
Last recorded98,140 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 KKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 98,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

nearside front outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 89,359 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 89,358 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 77,085 miles

3rd seats and belts inspection not possible

Front and rear suspension bushes are deteriorated

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

O/s sill is corroded

Parking brake efficiency down against normal for make and model

Fail 23 Apr 2019 77,085 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

3rd seats and belts inspection not possible

Front and rear suspension bushes are deteriorated

N/s/f tyre is damaged on outer sidewall with deep cut, currently not exposing cord

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

O/s sill is corroded

O/s/f wheel bearing has slight noise

O/s/r tyre has multiple objects in tyre

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

Parking brake efficiency down against normal for make and model

O/s/f tyre is badly worn on inner edge, almost exposing cord

Pass 20 Mar 2018 68,173 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 68,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb in not in holder correctly (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/s parking brake efficiency down on normal

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high >>>>DONE<<<< (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,426 miles

3rd seats and belts not inspected

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front brake discs worn

N/s dip beam pattern is poor

Offside Rear Tyre worn

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Fail 19 Apr 2017 61,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

3rd seats and belts not inspected

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front brake discs worn

N/s dip beam pattern is poor

Nearside Rear Tyre badly worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn

N/s/r Tyre badly worn on edges almost exposing the inner structure, needs replacing

O/s/f Tyre badly worn on edges almost exposing the inner structure, needs replacing

Pass 30 Mar 2016 51,994 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 51,994 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 43,765 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 43,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre very badly worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2014 36,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 28,470 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 28,470 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 19,605 miles

n/s/f tyre is perished and has damage to the tread

n/s/r tyre is perished

o/s/f tyre is perished and has damage to the tread

o/s/r tyre is perished

Fail 14 May 2012 19,605 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

n/s/f tyre is perished and has damage to the tread

n/s/r tyre is perished

o/s/f tyre is perished and has damage to the tread

o/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 19 Apr 2011 13,764 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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GV08 KKX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GV08 KKX, 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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GV08 KKX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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