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NJ08 KCY

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

166,240 mi
Last recorded166,240 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 KCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 166,240 miles

Offside Rear fog light has some damage

Pass 5 Apr 2022 163,248 miles

Offside Rear fog light has some damage to lens

Fail 5 Apr 2022 163,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog light has some damage to lens

Pass 9 Apr 2021 158,461 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 26 May 2020 155,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 27 Mar 2019 151,672 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 27 Mar 2018 145,873 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Mar 2017 140,117 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 28 Mar 2017 140,111 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 Feb 2016 135,490 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 135,490 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 121,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2015 121,468 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear inner brake pads look low?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 97,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres are worn on inner edges

n/s/r handbrake cable is corroded.

trim around handbrke switch is insecure

Fail 30 Jan 2014 97,830 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres are worn on inner edges

n/s/r handbrake cable is corroded.

trim around handbrke switch is insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,662 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 72,662 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 51,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 51,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,276 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 38,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NJ08 KCY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NJ08 KCY, 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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NJ08 KCY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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