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KS57 JFV

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,763 mi
Last recorded64,763 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 JFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 64,763 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

all suspension components showing signs of corrosion

front subframe and rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2023 63,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 63,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 63,367 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 62,546 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 62,546 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 61,217 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Offside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Pass 5 Feb 2019 60,180 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 58,781 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 58,780 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 56,767 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 56,767 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 54,589 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 52,709 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 52,709 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

suspension fault warning light on

Pass 6 Feb 2014 49,795 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 46,708 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 46,688 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 42,724 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 31,888 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 31,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KS57 JFV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KS57 JFV, 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 KS57 JFV registered?

KS57 JFV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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