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KS08 RUY

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

104,778 mi
Last recorded104,778 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 104,778 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both rears (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 104,775 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both rears (4.7.1 (a))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 96,654 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 96,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 91,113 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 84,014 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 84,014 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 79,581 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 79,581 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced reading low (3.7.B.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet on drivers side of engine (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 75,623 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 75,623 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 59,526 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 59,526 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 59,518 miles

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)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,394 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 42,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,401 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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KS08 RUY 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 52.9%.

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 RUY, 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 RUY registered?

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

Is KS08 RUY safe to buy?

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