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KJ08 ARU

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,643 mi
Last recorded59,643 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 ARU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 59,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 55,038 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 55,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 50,640 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 47,141 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 72,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 72,286 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 66,495 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 64,184 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 64,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2011 38,821 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber evidence of poss leak

rear tyres close to wear bars

tappit noise from engine

Fail 8 Jul 2011 38,821 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear shock absorber evidence of poss leak

rear tyres close to wear bars

tappit noise from engine

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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KJ08 ARU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJ08 ARU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ08 ARU registered?

KJ08 ARU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is KJ08 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ08 ARU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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