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KW57 FWV

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 FWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play inner rack arms

washers poor

Fail 17 Dec 2019

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play inner rack arms

washers poor

Pass 7 Mar 2018 99,292 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged but not holed

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 92,417 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 86,578 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 86,578 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 80,988 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 80,988 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 71,475 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,329 miles

Rear seats not in upright position, seats and seat belt buckles not checked

Pass 2 Feb 2012 54,410 miles

additive pouch leaking

Fail 24 Jan 2012 54,137 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

additive pouch leaking

Pass 3 Feb 2011 41,647 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Citroen C4 reliability report

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KW57 FWV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver 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 KW57 FWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW57 FWV registered?

KW57 FWV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 February 2008.

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