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CV08 NVO

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,578 mi
Last recorded105,578 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 NVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 105,578 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 105,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 100,648 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 100,646 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 93,534 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 90,551 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 83,188 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front bumper and under damaged

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 83,188 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front bumper and under damaged

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 75,273 miles

Nearside Front not fitted properly but aim ok

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Fail 6 Jul 2020 75,273 miles

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

Nearside Front not fitted properly but aim ok

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 18 Jul 2019 67,691 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jul 2019 67,691 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jul 2018 57,101 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jul 2018 57,101 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 47,196 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 46,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge!

Fail 24 Oct 2016 46,164 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge!

Pass 24 Jun 2016 45,196 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 45,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2015 40,080 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 40,080 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 35,240 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 35,240 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,759 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 27,271 miles

advise both front tyres worn slightly on edges

advise offside wiper blade worn advise to be changed

Pass 6 Jun 2011 24,263 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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CV08 NVO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CV08 NVO, 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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CV08 NVO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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