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KV08 CEJ

2008 Citroen C4

Gold Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,775 mi
Last recorded88,775 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 CEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2021 88,775 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Coolant bottle empty/soot & oil residue around inside of engine bay.

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 85,340 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 85,340 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged siezed (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 79,511 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 70,489 miles

Offside Rear break disc worn

enginemanagement light on

Fail 21 Feb 2017 70,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play marked (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play marked (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear break disc worn

enginemanagement light on

Pass 25 Feb 2016 66,905 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 62,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 57,415 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,339 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 45,849 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 35,698 miles

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

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

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 CEJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Gold with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CEJ, 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 CEJ registered?

KV08 CEJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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