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KO08 AYY

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,203 mi
Last recorded120,203 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 AYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 120,203 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 120,203 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 114,912 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear TYRES ARE PERISHED AND CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 23 Aug 2021 114,911 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front TYRE WEAR UNEVEN

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

RATTLE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION

Rear TYRES ARE PERISHED AND CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 6 Aug 2020 102,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear TYRES ARE PERISHED AND WORN UNEVEN

Fail 5 Aug 2020 101,995 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear TYRES ARE PERISHED AND WORN UNEVEN

Pass 13 Aug 2019 92,592 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 92,566 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 76,733 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 76,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 72,166 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 64,921 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Aug 2016 64,872 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 56,727 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 56,723 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 49,758 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 15 Aug 2013 43,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear and nearside front tyres worn close to the legal limit

both rear lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread and worn on outer edge

offside headlaight main beam points at the floor.

offside rear tyre has deep cut but not exposing cords

offside wing mirror case loose but secure

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 15 Aug 2013 43,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear and nearside front tyres worn close to the legal limit

both rear lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread and worn on outer edge

offside headlaight main beam points at the floor.

offside rear tyre has deep cut but not exposing cords

offside wing mirror case loose but secure

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 17 Aug 2012 36,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 17 Aug 2012 36,191 miles

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 19 Aug 2011 27,486 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit. Michelin Pilot Exalto 205/50ZR17 89W

Offside front outer brake pad appears low

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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KO08 AYY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KO08 AYY, 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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KO08 AYY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 August 2008.

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