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NC08 LPJ

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

115,492 mi
Last recorded115,492 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 115,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 115,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 98,190 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 98,051 miles

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

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 97,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front Brake Imbalance Present 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F Outer CV Boot Clip Missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S/F Underside Sill/Floor Corroded Through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S/F Droplink Knocking Slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Ferrules Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misting Over (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/R Sill Damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple Oil Leaks Present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper Blade Rubber Split

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Number Plate Damaged/Deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N/S/R Number Plate Bulb Inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axle/Suspension Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F Lower Arm Rear Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F Lower Arm Rear Bush Starting To Detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play O/S/F Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front Wipers Streaky & Dragging/Juddering Across Screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 91,195 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 80,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 71,102 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 66,604 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 66,604 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,376 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,106 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 56,106 miles

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

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,625 miles

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)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 50,615 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 41,932 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 39,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 39,485 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,312 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 31,312 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 22,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air intake pipe split, oil on top of engine

both front tyres deteriorating on side walls and tread

Pass 1 Jun 2012 22,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

air intake pipe split, oil on top of engine

both front tyres deteriorating on side walls and tread

Pass 14 Jun 2011 17,346 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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NC08 LPJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LPJ, 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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NC08 LPJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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