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NC08 VHP

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,872 mi
Last recorded129,872 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 VHP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 129,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 124,587 miles

n/s and o/s lower arm inner bushes front perished

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2019 117,675 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 117,673 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (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))

Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 113,319 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 113,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 103,616 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 103,616 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 87,940 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 87,940 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb and reflector insecure (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 74,548 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 60,863 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 51,073 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 51,073 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

Fail 22 May 2012 48,918 miles

Light corrosion forming on inner face of both front brake discs.

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 48,918 miles

Light corrosion forming on inner face of both front brake discs.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 May 2011 33,551 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 VHP is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VHP, 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 VHP is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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