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FP08 NXL

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,863 mi
Last recorded176,863 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 NXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 May 2021 176,863 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside and nearside rear view mirrors repaired with gaffa tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shocks damping effort reduced (5.3.2 (b))

offside and nearside outer sills corroded at front not in prescribed area

Pass 14 Jan 2020 173,003 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 173,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 157,245 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 157,245 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 138,007 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside fronts worn down to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 138,007 miles

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside fronts worn down to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 114,379 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 114,375 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 96,589 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 96,589 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 73,635 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 53,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers smear

nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2013 47,271 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 43,134 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,343 miles

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

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

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

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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FP08 NXL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FP08 NXL, 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 FP08 NXL registered?

FP08 NXL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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