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DU08 NEN

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,459 mi
Last recorded126,459 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 NEN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 126,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coolant leak

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 126,441 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coolant leak

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 115,625 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 29 Jan 2024 115,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both Rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 2 Feb 2023 177,496 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 177,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 170,513 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 170,512 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 105,182 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 105,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 101,338 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 95,950 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 90,480 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 84,656 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 84,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,890 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 55,711 miles

slight play both rack ends

Pass 13 Mar 2014 41,452 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 27,458 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack & perish

slight play o/s & n/s steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2012 15,196 miles

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

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

n/s/r disc corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 10,113 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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DU08 NEN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU08 NEN, 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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DU08 NEN is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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