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KS08 RUW

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

154,320 mi
Last recorded154,320 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 RUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 154,320 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 154,311 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 143,093 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 143,024 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor / outrigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 126,715 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 126,710 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 106,520 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 106,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front lower arm rear bushes splitting

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 99,935 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 99,935 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 89,359 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 89,265 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 80,805 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 74,551 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 68,013 miles

weep from additive tank

Fail 30 May 2016 68,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

weep from additive tank

Pass 1 Jun 2015 59,012 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 26 May 2015 58,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 48,171 miles

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

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

slight binding on o/s/r brake

Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,909 miles

front tyres on wear bands andwearing on inner edges

leak at addittive tank

n/s/r/ tyre wearing on outer edge

slight binding on o/s/r/ brake

top strut bearings seizing up

Fail 3 Jun 2013 37,904 miles

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

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

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

front tyres on wear bands andwearing on inner edges

leak at addittive tank

n/s/r/ tyre wearing on outer edge

slight binding on o/s/r/ brake

top strut bearings seizing up

Pass 9 May 2012 23,780 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 20,080 miles

all four tyres cut and cracking in tread 215/55/16 93v

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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KS08 RUW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KS08 RUW, 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 KS08 RUW registered?

KS08 RUW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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