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KO08 XBL

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,678 mi
Last recorded118,678 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 XBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 118,678 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 114,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (7.1.2)

engine oil low

Fail 2 Nov 2017 114,047 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (7.1.2)

engine oil low

Pass 1 Nov 2016 103,076 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 103,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner tyre bald

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 94,563 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 94,561 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 41% (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 79,758 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 76,219 miles

washer fluid very thick and slimy

Fail 17 Jul 2014 76,219 miles

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

washer fluid very thick and slimy

Pass 8 Jul 2013 64,330 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 64,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 51,303 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 40,628 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

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 XBL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KO08 XBL, 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 XBL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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