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KV08 BYS

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,514 mi
Last recorded127,514 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 BYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 127,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 125,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 125,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 121,553 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 118,192 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 116,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 R 16 @ 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 R 16 @ 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 114,186 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 114,186 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 110,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2019 104,432 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 104,432 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 99,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing On Edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing On Edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 99,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing On Edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing On Edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 94,179 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner braking surface (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn on inner tread edges

Fail 6 Feb 2017 94,179 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner braking surface (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner tread edges

Pass 5 Feb 2016 87,176 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2015 79,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 69,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2014 68,973 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 57,851 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 39,777 miles

Both front tyres 3mm slight wear inner edges.

Both rear tyres 3mm

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 33,740 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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KV08 BYS is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KV08 BYS, 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 KV08 BYS registered?

KV08 BYS is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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