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KR08 GTU

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,720 mi
Last recorded118,720 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 GTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 118,720 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake button worn or slight fault

Fail 11 Jan 2021 118,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake button worn or slight fault

Pass 10 Jan 2020 111,626 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 106,823 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 106,823 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 97,569 miles

spare tyre fitted incorrectly on rim

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2018 97,565 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

spare tyre fitted incorrectly on rim

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2017 91,052 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 91,052 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% front brake imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 84,760 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 77,387 miles

Exhaust fumes smell from engine,poss injector seals leaking

Nearside rear tyre edge outer slight wear

Offside and Nearside front tyre edges inner slight wear

Pass 26 Feb 2014 68,435 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 63,678 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 63,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 58,064 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 51,398 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 51,320 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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KR08 GTU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KR08 GTU, 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 KR08 GTU registered?

KR08 GTU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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