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NG08 CBY

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

252,416 mi
Last recorded252,416 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 CBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 252,416 miles

Belly pan damaged

Brake pedel rubber worn

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

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

Fail 17 May 2017 252,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Nsr cable insecure (3.1.6b)

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

Belly pan damaged

Brake pedel rubber worn

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Disc has got hot and is a blue colour (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 240,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 215,625 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 189,248 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 190,615 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 164,526 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 164,526 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 138,214 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing outyer edge slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2014 112,164 miles

both rear tyres worn outer edges

offside front top strut slightly rough on rotation

Pass 28 Jan 2014 81,900 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 81,900 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 78,650 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 73,574 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 68,716 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 67,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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 CBY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red 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 NG08 CBY, 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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NG08 CBY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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