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KO08 YXV

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,878 mi
Last recorded83,878 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 83,878 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum plus screw in tread byshoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 83,878 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum plus screw in tread byshoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 82,205 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs are corroded

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2019 82,195 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs are corroded

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2018 78,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush perishing Just acceptable

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush perishing Just acceptable

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Nov 2018 78,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush perishing Just acceptable

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush perishing Just acceptable

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 75,884 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken away from exhaust

Fail 9 Nov 2017 75,884 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken away from exhaust

Pass 19 Nov 2016 73,098 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 70,439 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 63,130 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 63,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 51,979 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 42,116 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 31,667 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 21,208 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 YXV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol 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 YXV, 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 YXV registered?

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

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