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KW57 OAE

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,938 mi
Last recorded107,938 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 OAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 107,938 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight lens condensating

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD

REAR BOOT TRIM (OUTER) LOOSE

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2021 107,914 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Nearside Front headlight lens condensating

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD

REAR BOOT TRIM (OUTER) LOOSE

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2020 97,520 miles

BOTH front tyres cracking in tread.

Nearside Front Outer c v gaiter pin-holed.

slight oil leak.

Fail 20 Jan 2020 97,520 miles

BOTH front tyres cracking in tread.

Nearside Front Outer c v gaiter pin-holed.

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak.

Pass 23 Jan 2019 86,973 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 86,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 84,756 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened On axle (3.5.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 84,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened On axle (3.5.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 80,751 miles

Handbrake cable deteriorated on rear axle

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyres getting low 3mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 80,751 miles

Handbrake cable deteriorated on rear axle

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Tyres getting low 3mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 73,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre outer wall deteriorated

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 73,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre outer wall deteriorated

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 64,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Off side front tyre sidewall heavily scuffed.

Signs of grease around near side CV boot

Pass 26 Feb 2014 56,684 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 56,684 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 47,251 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,596 miles

Child seats in both rear outer passenger seats but not secured by adult seat belts so adult seat belts all checked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Mar 2011 31,311 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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KW57 OAE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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