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KY58 VBE

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,255 mi
Last recorded185,255 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 VBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 185,255 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 185,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 166,988 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 166,532 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 142,591 miles

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

v slight brake pedal creep

Pass 29 Mar 2016 121,458 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 103,037 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 87,453 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 87,449 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 79,768 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 79,766 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 71,603 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs corroded and lipped

Fail 18 Apr 2012 71,597 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 64,316 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 64,169 miles

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

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

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
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KY58 VBE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KY58 VBE, 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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KY58 VBE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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