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KY08 ZGW

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,100 mi
Last recorded87,100 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 ZGW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 87,100 miles

rear brake pads worn low

unable to open tail gate inspection carried out from inside

Fail 31 May 2018 87,087 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected abs wire (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear brake pads worn low

unable to open tail gate inspection carried out from inside

Pass 31 May 2017 77,363 miles

tail gate button faulty

Fail 25 May 2017 77,317 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

tail gate button faulty

Pass 11 Apr 2016 68,338 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 67,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 57,208 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2014 49,067 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,868 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,816 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

nearside front abs wire not located correctly and is fouling steering rack arm

oil leak under vehicle at rear

unable to fully check centre rear seatbelt due to child seat

unable to fully check offside rear seatbelt due to child seat

under vehicle plastic cover slightly damaged at rear

Fail 28 Feb 2012 30,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

nearside front abs wire not located correctly and is fouling steering rack arm

oil leak under vehicle at rear

unable to fully check centre rear seatbelt due to child seat

unable to fully check offside rear seatbelt due to child seat

under vehicle plastic cover slightly damaged at rear

Pass 12 May 2011 23,793 miles

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

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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KY08 ZGW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KY08 ZGW, 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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KY08 ZGW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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