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KO08 YXS

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,155 mi
Last recorded127,155 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 YXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 127,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 21 May 2025 124,505 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner and outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody sills and floor has slight rusting

Pass 14 May 2024 122,484 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2024 122,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 120,833 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 118,633 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 115,460 miles

n/s/f ball joint slight play-n/s/f/ cv boot slightly deteriated-parking brake lever slight travel-

Pass 7 Jul 2020 110,595 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 110,594 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 101,481 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 101,471 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 93,139 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 93,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 82,624 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jul 2017 82,622 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 74,198 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,119 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 55,252 miles

1 x rear exhaust back box support bracket corroded to excess

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 47,274 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 38,472 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 30,088 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 YXS is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YXS, 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 YXS registered?

KO08 YXS is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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