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DE08 NBL

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,602 mi
Last recorded102,602 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 NBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 102,602 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 93,022 miles

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

slight play at o/s inner rack end

Fail 26 Oct 2022 92,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight play at o/s inner rack end

Pass 29 Oct 2021 179,460 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 179,424 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 175,808 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 175,808 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 71,778 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 68,412 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 64,266 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 59,337 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 54,649 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 48,072 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 41,521 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 41,521 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 35,057 miles

no emission shown when tested

Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,599 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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DE08 NBL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE08 NBL, 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 DE08 NBL registered?

DE08 NBL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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