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KY58 VBL

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,233 mi
Last recorded157,233 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 157,233 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced one light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 157,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has A cut in its tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire not fixed (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced one light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 146,794 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 146,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 140,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Heavily Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Heat Shield Loose

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 140,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Heavily Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Heat Shield Loose

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 132,933 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Front undertray poor/damaged

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 132,932 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Covers/undertrays fitted

Front undertray poor/damaged

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 126,703 miles

Damage to o/s outer sill

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

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

Very heavy wear on front tyre edge

Pass 19 Feb 2019 118,602 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 110,000 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn on outer edges/sidewall. under inflated previously. Advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

under tray(s) fitted preventing some components from inspection

Fail 19 Mar 2018 109,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre badly out of shape

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn on outer edges/sidewall. under inflated previously. Advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

under tray(s) fitted preventing some components from inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2017 98,904 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2017 98,900 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,042 miles

Front under tray fitted

Front wipers slight smear

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit low in inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2016 89,042 miles

Front under tray fitted

Front wipers slight smear

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit low in inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 82,267 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 82,267 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 75,400 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,140 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 37,891 miles

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

Front brake discs are worn and are in poor condition

Nearside rear brake is binding

Nearside rear tyre is wearing low unevenly on the inner edge

Offside front brake is binding

Offside front wing has had a tempory repair to a sharp edge caused by damage

Rear brake discs are worn and are in poor condition

Fail 7 Oct 2011 37,891 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs are worn and are in poor condition

Nearside rear brake is binding

Nearside rear tyre is wearing low unevenly on the inner edge

Offside front brake is binding

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

Rear brake discs are worn and are in poor condition

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 VBL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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