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KW08 VBM

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,253 mi
Last recorded107,253 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 VBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 107,253 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 101,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edgewear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edgewear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 101,559 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount lift and tight on turn (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edgewear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edgewear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 99,161 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 93,104 miles

Suspect injector leak

Fail 20 Jun 2022 93,092 miles

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

Suspect injector leak

Pass 7 Jun 2021 89,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 84,056 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 79,329 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 73,485 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 64,008 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2016 54,124 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 54,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 45,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 34,972 miles

slight corrosion on n/s rear handbrake cable

Fail 14 Jul 2014 34,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion on n/s rear handbrake cable

Pass 17 Jul 2013 30,590 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2013 30,590 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2012 27,394 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 27,394 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 23,944 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 23,944 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

cuts on sidewall on n/s and o/s front tyres

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 VBM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

KW08 VBM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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