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LJ08 NWV

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,327 mi
Last recorded82,327 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 NWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 82,327 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2020 82,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 73,640 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 73,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 62,501 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jan 2018 62,501 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 54,429 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Dec 2016 54,429 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2mm of tread. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white. (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jun 2015 41,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 41,915 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 30,171 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 30,171 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2012 24,817 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 24,811 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 13,790 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 11,608 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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LJ08 NWV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LJ08 NWV, 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 LJ08 NWV registered?

LJ08 NWV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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