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KS57 JPU

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

155,568 mi
Last recorded155,568 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 JPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 155,568 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 155,568 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 146,906 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 138,916 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 131,396 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 125,025 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 111,768 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 111,969 miles

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

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 96,076 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1n)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 96,076 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1n)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 95,608 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 95,608 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 95,608 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 94,273 miles

Offside Front tyre tread worn inside edge close to seeing inner structure

Fail 7 Dec 2015 94,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre tread worn inside edge close to seeing inner structure

Pass 12 Dec 2014 88,661 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 88,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 75,685 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 75,685 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 63,390 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 50,471 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 50,471 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 38,374 miles

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)

nearside front and rear tyres have outer side wall damage

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 JPU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 KS57 JPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS57 JPU registered?

KS57 JPU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is KS57 JPU safe to buy?

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