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KO08 XBN

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,320 mi
Last recorded138,320 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 138,320 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 132,039 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 128,810 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 128,810 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 123,823 miles

rear brake pads getting low

slight stain around nearside rear brake caliper

Fail 22 Dec 2017 123,823 miles

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake pads getting low

slight stain around nearside rear brake caliper

Pass 21 Dec 2016 116,694 miles

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in offside front inner rack end

Fail 20 Dec 2016 116,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

nearside rear tyre tread close to legal limits 2mm

offside rear tyre tread close to legal limits 2mm

slight play in offside front inner rack end

Pass 13 Jan 2016 107,807 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped and pads getting low

slight play in offside front inner rack end

Fail 13 Jan 2016 107,807 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing slightly on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/2mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn and lipped and pads getting low

slight play in offside front inner rack end

Pass 15 Jan 2015 100,214 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 92,034 miles

slight play o/s/f steering rack end slight play

Pass 15 Jul 2013 76,078 miles

front tyres wearing low @ 3mm

Fail 27 Jun 2012 58,981 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,981 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 44,718 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 XBN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XBN, 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 XBN registered?

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

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