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KM08 VHN

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,437 mi
Last recorded118,437 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 VHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 118,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 111,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 111,103 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 107,564 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2020 107,564 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2019 98,441 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 98,404 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pads not seated on n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked within tread advise urgent attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked within tread advise urgent attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 95,361 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front brake discs discoloured

both front tyres worn on edges slightly

cracks around both rear tyres and offside rear worn on edges

light under vehicle corrosion

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 6 Jan 2018 95,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure shims loose may jam brakes up (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking within tread

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking within tread and wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2017 90,430 miles

NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE rear tyres starting to crack

NEARSIDE rear child seat fitted

OFFSIDE front seat belt starting to fray

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant topped up before test started

Fail 11 Jan 2017 90,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings has play inner joint (2.2.B.1h)

NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE rear tyres starting to crack

NEARSIDE rear child seat fitted

OFFSIDE front seat belt starting to fray

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant topped up before test started

Pass 8 Jan 2016 85,387 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 85,387 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 80,987 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 75,344 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 75,339 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 69,550 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 69,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 63,862 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,335 miles

Oil leak

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

front discs slightly worn

o/s/f lower arm ball joint shield insecure

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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KM08 VHN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KM08 VHN, 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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KM08 VHN is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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