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KS08 SMU

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

148,600 mi
Last recorded148,600 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 148,600 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 148,281 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 141,070 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 137,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jul 2019 137,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 132,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Jul 2018 131,972 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 127,289 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 127,289 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 127,287 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated can not be operated so hand brake remains in the on position (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 117,587 miles

child seats fitted not vallowing inspection of seatbelts

engine oil leak apparent

Fail 17 May 2016 117,587 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seats fitted not vallowing inspection of seatbelts

engine oil leak apparent

Fail 29 Jun 2015 105,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2015 105,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2014 81,445 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 58,830 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 58,830 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 35,266 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 35,242 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 27,452 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 SMU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SMU, 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 SMU registered?

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

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