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KR08 GVE

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,187 mi
Last recorded172,187 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 GVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 172,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 162,722 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 151,065 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 140,957 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 140,678 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 123,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2015 123,203 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 105,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

front tyre treads getting low

rear tyres slightly stepped

Fail 24 Sep 2014 104,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

front tyre treads getting low

rear tyres slightly stepped

Pass 8 Oct 2013 86,718 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 86,692 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 68,758 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2012 68,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2011 56,511 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 GVE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige 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 KR08 GVE, 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 GVE registered?

KR08 GVE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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