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NC57 VRE

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,459 mi
Last recorded154,459 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC57 VRE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 154,459 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 154,457 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 142,865 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 137,539 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 131,087 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 131,087 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 123,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 123,629 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 112,393 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 97,832 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 82,614 miles

nearside handbrakelow reading

Pass 7 Feb 2014 66,141 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 50,244 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 43,595 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 34,239 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 34,239 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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NC57 VRE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NC57 VRE, 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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NC57 VRE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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