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KO08 XAR

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,301 mi
Last recorded115,301 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 115,301 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Aug 2016 107,244 miles

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.205/50r17

Fail 20 Aug 2016 107,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.205/50r17

Pass 8 Aug 2015 94,668 miles

CV grease around offside outer CV gaiter, visually OK

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 73,538 miles

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

Outer walls on both front tyres deterioating

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 73,538 miles

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

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

Outer walls on both front tyres deterioating

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 56,667 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 56,667 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,518 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2011 42,172 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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KO08 XAR is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XAR, 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 XAR registered?

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

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