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HG08 KBV

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

53,366 mi
Last recorded53,366 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 KBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 53,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 53,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 51,608 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 49,782 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 49,782 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 48,398 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 46,966 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 45,997 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 43,273 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 43,268 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 41,031 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 39,261 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 39,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 36,204 miles

Front IMPORTANT VERY STRONG SMELL OF CRANKCASE FUMES FROM ENGINE ARE ENTERING INTO CABIN. DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

KEY FOB BATTERY IS FLAT DISPLAYED ON DASH PANEL

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

plastic under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 9 Apr 2016 36,204 miles

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

Front IMPORTANT VERY STRONG SMELL OF CRANKCASE FUMES FROM ENGINE ARE ENTERING INTO CABIN. DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

KEY FOB BATTERY IS FLAT DISPLAYED ON DASH PANEL

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

plastic under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 34,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 32,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nore offside front wheel slight sticking when rotated

note offside rear whell slight stiking when rotated

Pass 28 Mar 2013 28,074 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 24,462 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,780 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 20,780 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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HG08 KBV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 HG08 KBV, 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 HG08 KBV registered?

HG08 KBV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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