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NC08 DRV

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,430 mi
Last recorded117,430 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 DRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 117,430 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing notchy (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing notchy (2.5.B.1b)

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

engine oil leak

judder when setting off (investigation required)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 117,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in NSR tyre

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing notchy (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing notchy (2.5.B.1b)

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

engine oil leak

judder when setting off (investigation required)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 108,011 miles

Front strut tops seazed

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 19 Aug 2015 108,011 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front strut tops seazed

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2014 101,219 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2014 101,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 86,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f passenger seat has modified seat fitted for disabled access

Pass 22 Feb 2012 40,712 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,455 miles

2 x front discs worn

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

Offside Front 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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NC08 DRV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NC08 DRV, 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 NC08 DRV registered?

NC08 DRV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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