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KW08 DSY

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,867 mi
Last recorded97,867 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 97,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.22mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 97,867 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055017 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.22mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 90,653 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished on inner side wall

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2017 90,653 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished on inner side wall

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2016 84,349 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 84,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055017 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and badly perished

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 77,911 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 77,911 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)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 68,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 68,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,529 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2013 56,523 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 47,102 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 47,102 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f strut top noisy turning lock to lock

Pass 4 Jun 2011 36,923 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 36,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DSY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DSY, 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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KW08 DSY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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