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KW08 CSO

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,064 mi
Last recorded130,064 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 CSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2020 130,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 121,094 miles

Air intake pipes left insecure. REFITTED

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

service indicator illuminated

Fail 29 Jul 2019 121,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushs deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Air intake pipes left insecure. REFITTED

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

service indicator illuminated

Pass 25 Jul 2018 110,349 miles

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

air intake box pipes broke and loose (reattached but not secure)

front tyre not matching 1x winter tyre 1x standard tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2017 100,480 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2017 100,480 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2016 88,376 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2016 88,376 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 75,918 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 63,869 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 51,665 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 51,665 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,537 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 32,052 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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KW08 CSO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KW08 CSO, 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 KW08 CSO registered?

KW08 CSO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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