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NG08 UVK

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,822 mi
Last recorded140,822 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 UVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 140,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s headlamp lower securing place broken

Fail 31 Jan 2026 140,758 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure rear /rear seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s headlamp lower securing place broken

Pass 3 Feb 2025 130,188 miles

Coil spring corroded all have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

ge related corrosion under body

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2023 121,937 miles

Coil spring corroded all have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inner edges 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

age related corrosion under body

Fail 31 Jul 2023 121,937 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inner edges 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

age related corrosion under body

Pass 8 Aug 2022 112,002 miles

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

Tracking

Fail 8 Aug 2022 112,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded cable (1.1.15 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Tracking

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front + O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 100,917 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 100,917 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 93,571 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 93,571 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 85,008 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 85,008 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering system excessively rough on lock to lock (2.1.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 76,256 miles

park brake performance 18% only

Fail 21 Aug 2018 76,256 miles

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

park brake performance 18% only

Pass 22 Aug 2017 66,428 miles

Handbrake only just met requirement 17%

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 66,428 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 57,368 miles

noise from rear brakes nearside starting to bind

offside front and offside rear tyre treads 3mm only at test

slightly low park brake performance nearside

Fail 18 Aug 2016 57,368 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)

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

noise from rear brakes nearside starting to bind

offside front and offside rear tyre treads 3mm only at test

slightly low park brake performance nearside

Pass 29 Aug 2015 49,926 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2015 49,919 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2015 48,718 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 7 May 2015 48,718 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 15 May 2014 42,878 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 34,687 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 34,426 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 25,983 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 15,059 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 UVK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UVK, 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 UVK is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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