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KV08 SGU

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

107,320 mi
Last recorded107,320 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 SGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 107,320 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 100,369 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 100,368 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested RAN OUT OF FUEL (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working FRONTS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 90,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and through secondary skin inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge through secondary skin inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 90,304 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to test bearing ,or brakes on rollers (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and through secondary skin inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge through secondary skin inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 83,611 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also slightly mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 May 2021 83,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also slightly mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 May 2020 75,616 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 May 2020 75,616 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 May 2019 65,827 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 65,827 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 63,464 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 63,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested NO CLEAR IMAGE (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested NO CLEAR IMAGE (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 57,866 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 57,862 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 51,362 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 45,929 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 40,761 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 40,757 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

exhaust back box front mounting corroded and rear mounting incorrect

exhaust centre mounting corroding

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 8 Aug 2013 37,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,909 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 31,909 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 27,930 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 SGU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol 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 KV08 SGU, 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 SGU registered?

KV08 SGU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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