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KO08 XAM

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,623 mi
Last recorded125,623 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 XAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 125,623 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2018 125,623 miles

Nearside 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)

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2017 117,310 miles

front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner surface

Pass 16 Jun 2016 106,130 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 106,130 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure n/s/f (2.5.C.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s/f (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s/f (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 95,562 miles

throttle sticking

Fail 11 Jun 2015 95,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

throttle sticking

Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,114 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f slight brake bind

Pass 8 Jul 2013 68,094 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 56,601 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,896 miles

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

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 XAM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAM, 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 KO08 XAM registered?

KO08 XAM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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