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NG08 CAX

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,746 mi
Last recorded99,746 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 CAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 99,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 99,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 89,978 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 89,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 84,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (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 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 84,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (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 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 77,885 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 77,885 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 71,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2013 63,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all passenger seat fitted with child seats

Pass 11 Dec 2013 63,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all passenger seat fitted with child seats

Pass 5 Dec 2012 55,031 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 55,031 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,853 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges

front discs lipped

front pads half worn

Fail 23 Mar 2012 46,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges

front discs lipped

front pads half worn

Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,926 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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NG08 CAX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NG08 CAX, 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 NG08 CAX registered?

NG08 CAX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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