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NB08 BLJ

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,739 mi
Last recorded94,739 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB08 BLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 94,739 miles

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

nearside front top shock absorber bearing becoming stiff

Fail 14 Nov 2024 94,694 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

nearside front top shock absorber bearing becoming stiff

Pass 15 Nov 2023 88,318 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 82,240 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 82,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 81,626 miles

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

Offside 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))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 74,647 miles

Steering system slightly rough When Steered Lock to Lock (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 74,647 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough When Steered Lock to Lock (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 71,764 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 69,376 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 65,040 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 65,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 60,391 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 56,781 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 56,780 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 51,504 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 51,502 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 43,650 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 34,696 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 34,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 31,322 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 25,633 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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NB08 BLJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NB08 BLJ, 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 NB08 BLJ registered?

NB08 BLJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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