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KU08 SSV

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,196 mi
Last recorded147,196 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 SSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 147,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 3mm outer side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 147,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear end outer/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 3mm outer side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 139,435 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded inner end (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wiper defective

Pass 10 Aug 2021 133,786 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2020 130,759 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 130,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 125,395 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 125,361 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 114,373 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed outer handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 107,881 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 107,816 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 101,566 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 101,305 miles

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

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2016 101,305 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2015 94,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2015 94,089 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 83,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to N/S Sill

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 69,534 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 69,532 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 66,140 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,799 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 39,873 miles

front brakes are starting two get a bit low

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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KU08 SSV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KU08 SSV, 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 KU08 SSV registered?

KU08 SSV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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