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MV08 KMA

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,006 mi
Last recorded144,006 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 KMA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 144,006 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 144,006 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 139,166 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 139,166 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 133,294 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 133,294 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 126,764 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 126,761 miles

Emissions unable to be completed condition of exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 120,175 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Feb 2022 120,175 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 113,897 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 113,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 110,147 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 110,147 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 100,920 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 100,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 89,637 miles

Front nearside and offside track rods (rack end) slight play

windscreen repair lower Zone A - delamination - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 13 Feb 2017 75,757 miles

Central Rear exhaust hanger bracket fractured - exhaust system secure

Front windscreen chipped and delaminating (bulls-eye) - STRONG ADVICE

Rear exhaust silencer hanger bracket missing

Pass 26 Feb 2016 63,683 miles

Front windscreen chipped and delaminating - STRONG ADVICE

Rear exhaust silencer mount bracket missing - exhaust system secure

Pass 5 Mar 2015 52,478 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but secure

Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,209 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,610 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,811 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,323 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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MV08 KMA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MV08 KMA, 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 MV08 KMA registered?

MV08 KMA is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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