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KW08 DTV

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,735 mi
Last recorded102,735 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 102,735 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 91,217 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 91,214 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 79,918 miles

Coolant leak coolant low ()

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 79,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak coolant low ()

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Unable to fully inspect seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Offside Rear Unable to fully inspect seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 65,232 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 64,907 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 64,907 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,241 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 54,212 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2013 54,212 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 43,948 miles

Advise front pads 70'/, worn

Advise n/s/f disc lipped

Advise o/s/f disc lipped

Advise slight play n/s tie rod

Advise slight play o/s tie rod

Advise turbo heatshields insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2011 31,363 miles

advise slight damage to o/s/r alloy wheel inner rim

Fail 23 May 2011 31,363 miles

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

advise slight damage to o/s/r alloy wheel inner rim

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 DTV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DTV, 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 DTV registered?

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

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