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NJ08 KDN

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

117,739 mi
Last recorded117,739 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 KDN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2019 117,739 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.880 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 3.61% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 390 ppm (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads worn below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner CV joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has serious oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear disc surfaces deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 109,444 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 109,444 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 97,677 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 86,642 miles

front brake imbalance only just passed test

Fail 13 Feb 2016 86,186 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake imbalance only just passed test

Pass 21 Feb 2015 66,499 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 66,498 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,957 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 54,957 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 45,399 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

condensation in o/s/r light unit

Pass 28 Feb 2013 45,399 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

condensation in o/s/r light unit

Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,006 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 35,006 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 25,830 miles

slight play in both rack ends

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 KDN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 NJ08 KDN, 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 KDN is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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