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DA57 NLC

2008 Citroen C4

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

94,845 mi
Last recorded94,845 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 NLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 94,845 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 94,837 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn 2x (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 92,876 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 92,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 81,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 71,352 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 71,350 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing nut missing from axle (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 63,749 miles

Rear suspension bushes slightly worn

Nearside Rear suspension noisey knocking

Offside Front body work damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2022 63,747 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket brocken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible and rear both deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outriggar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear suspension noisey knocking

Offside Front body work damaged

Rear suspension bushes slightly worn

Pass 19 Jan 2021 58,574 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken, but exhaust still secure

Nearside Rear Outer pad has signs of heat

Rear has slightly brake bind

Fail 19 Jan 2021 58,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1mm (205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust hanger broken, but exhaust still secure

Nearside Rear Outer pad has signs of heat

Rear has slightly brake bind

Pass 21 Jan 2020 56,814 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewalls cracked

both front suspension arms have slight wear in bushes

slight corrosion on various suspension components

slight wear in front link rods

Fail 21 Jan 2020 56,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewalls cracked

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

both front suspension arms have slight wear in bushes

slight corrosion on various suspension components

slight wear in front link rods

Pass 14 Dec 2018 54,506 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 54,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 50,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear MIRROR GLASS HELD IN WITH TAPE

Fail 9 Jan 2018 50,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear MIRROR GLASS HELD IN WITH TAPE

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 47,367 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 47,367 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 41,163 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 35,392 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 27,827 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 21,427 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 13,147 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 6,088 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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DA57 NLC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DA57 NLC, 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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DA57 NLC is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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