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KS08 SKN

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,654 mi
Last recorded112,654 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 SKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 112,654 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 112,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 109,379 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 104,688 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 104,668 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 100,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in o/s/f inner tie rod

Fail 14 Jun 2017 100,235 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in o/s/f inner tie rod

Pass 17 Jun 2016 94,998 miles

engine oil leaks

rear brake discs have corrosion

rear brake pads low

Fail 17 Jun 2016 94,998 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine oil leaks

rear brake discs have corrosion

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Jun 2015 90,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s side light dull

Fail 2 Jun 2015 90,810 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s side light dull

Pass 13 Jun 2014 84,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

edge n/s/f tyre worn and nearing limit

edge of o/s/f tyre worn

inner edge n/s/r tyre bald and nearing limit

o/s/r tyre nearing limit

Fail 13 Jun 2014 84,496 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

edge n/s/f tyre worn and nearing limit

edge of o/s/f tyre worn

inner edge n/s/r tyre bald and nearing limit

o/s/r tyre nearing limit

Pass 18 Jun 2013 77,337 miles

slight wear on nearside rear tyre inner tread

Fail 14 Jun 2013 77,327 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2012 65,662 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2011 49,564 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering rack ends slight free play

Fail 30 May 2011 49,564 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering rack ends slight free play

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 SKN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SKN, 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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KS08 SKN is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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