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KJ08 VSE

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

168,310 mi
Last recorded168,310 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 VSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 168,310 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 Insecure (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp inop

Pass 9 Jun 2022 159,953 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 149,837 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 149,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 144,063 miles

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

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

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

osr tyre perrished

Fail 23 Jun 2020 144,063 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

osr tyre perrished

Pass 21 Jun 2019 138,957 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 132,792 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 132,787 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 124,478 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 124,478 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 117,351 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Aug 2016 117,351 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Aug 2015 108,797 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 108,797 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 97,153 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 97,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 75,311 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 51,964 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 51,964 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 23,978 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 23,978 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 22,879 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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KJ08 VSE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KJ08 VSE, 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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KJ08 VSE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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