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FP08 NXU

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,156 mi
Last recorded146,156 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 NXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2024 146,156 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective missing (7.1.2 (e))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction dashboard glovebox lids . (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed noise coming from cambelt. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/16v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill within 30cm of suspension mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill within 30cm of suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 215/55/16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber bearing worn.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine oil level low

Pass 8 Nov 2022 139,805 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 133,413 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 133,413 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 129,049 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 129,049 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 124,075 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 117,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 111,315 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 111,315 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 105,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 105,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 98,289 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 91,690 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 81,190 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 81,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 69,557 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 69,557 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2011 55,769 miles

rear disc grooved,pitted

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 NXU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NXU, 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 NXU registered?

FP08 NXU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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