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KU08 SWO

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,653 mi
Last recorded154,653 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 SWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 154,653 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel slightly grabbing

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 149,936 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 149,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 141,955 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 135,529 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 135,529 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 127,203 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 111,486 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 111,486 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 97,986 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 97,986 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 85,430 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 64,929 miles

both rear brake hoses are rubbing on the hand brake cable

Pass 2 Nov 2012 46,366 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,596 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 41,596 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,435 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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KU08 SWO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SWO, 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 SWO registered?

KU08 SWO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KU08 SWO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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