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KW57 ORU

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,019 mi
Last recorded119,019 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 ORU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 119,019 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 115,715 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 112,908 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 112,905 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Injector blowing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 109,670 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

front exhaust shield insecure

fuel injector blowing

Fail 1 Jun 2018 109,663 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

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

front exhaust shield insecure

fuel injector blowing

Pass 28 Jun 2017 106,471 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 95,260 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 94,169 miles

Oil leak poss gearbox.

Fail 11 Feb 2016 94,169 miles

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

Oil leak poss gearbox.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 89,875 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 89,875 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 85,074 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 78,368 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,983 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all metal brake pipes greased at time of test

nearside rear tyre wearing close to tread wear indicators

Pass 26 Feb 2011 48,872 miles

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

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 ORU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ORU, 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 KW57 ORU registered?

KW57 ORU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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