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FN08 NPE

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,702 mi
Last recorded110,702 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 NPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 110,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower wishbone arm rear bush seperating

Offside Outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear tyre has a nail not repairable

Fail 23 Feb 2021 110,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower wishbone arm rear bush seperating

Offside Outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear tyre has a nail not repairable

Pass 25 Feb 2020 106,058 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 106,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 98,530 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 92,594 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 92,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 90,406 miles

(warning) particle filter additive level to low.

Nearside the inner drive shaft c.v. joint rubber protective boot leaking grease.

engine under-tray insecure.

oil level on dip-stick low.

Fail 13 Nov 2017 90,406 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

(warning) particle filter additive level to low.

Nearside the inner drive shaft c.v. joint rubber protective boot leaking grease.

engine under-tray insecure.

oil level on dip-stick low.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 76,742 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 76,742 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 62,952 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 62,951 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 49,846 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 49,844 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 38,471 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 38,471 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 32,246 miles

2 x child seats

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

signs of both rear tyres rubbing on inner wheel arch covers

Pass 7 Jan 2012 25,160 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 18,133 miles

couldnt produce print out for emission data due to reading to low

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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FN08 NPE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FN08 NPE, 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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FN08 NPE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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