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KM08 VLV

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,439 mi
Last recorded107,439 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 VLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 107,439 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sill holed and corroded. Outside prescribed areas

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 106,148 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 106,148 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 104,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch liner close to tyre

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 102,491 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2021 102,491 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2020 100,893 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres cracking

moisture in rear lamp units

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

parking brake cables rusting

upper bearing deteriorating on offside front Macpherson strut

Fail 27 Feb 2020 100,893 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres cracking

moisture in rear lamp units

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

parking brake cables rusting

upper bearing deteriorating on offside front Macpherson strut

Pass 5 Mar 2019 95,937 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both upper strut bearings deteriorating

front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

parking brake cables rusting

Pass 7 Mar 2018 91,233 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust corroding

parking brake cables rusting

Fail 6 Mar 2018 91,233 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust corroding

parking brake cables rusting

Pass 9 Mar 2017 86,792 miles

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

both front upper strut bearings deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2017 86,792 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front upper strut bearings deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2016 81,529 miles

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)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 81,529 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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 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)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 75,341 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 75,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 65,930 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 65,930 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,437 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,571 miles

wear in front brake discs

Fail 24 Apr 2012 55,571 miles

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

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

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

wear in front brake discs

Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,760 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 49,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VLV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VLV, 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 KM08 VLV registered?

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

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