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OV08 KZG

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

133,382 mi
Last recorded133,382 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 KZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 133,382 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 133,375 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

boot switch insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2022 126,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 125,880 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 117,566 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

near side rear tyer out of shape

Pass 5 Jun 2020 110,903 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 107,867 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 107,864 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 101,250 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 101,191 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle peace (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 93,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine lamp on

Fail 30 May 2017 93,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine lamp on

Fail 12 May 2017 93,725 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside & nearside (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high offside & nearside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front disc wearing thin

Pass 12 May 2016 86,888 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 80,236 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

tailgate handle loose

Fail 11 May 2015 80,236 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

tailgate handle loose

Pass 13 May 2014 71,647 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 71,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 61,655 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 61,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 52,932 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 52,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 42,063 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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OV08 KZG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 OV08 KZG, 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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OV08 KZG is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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