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NJ08 ZSV

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

79,572 mi
Last recorded79,572 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 ZSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 79,572 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 79,509 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 74,346 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 74,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 64,644 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 64,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 52,312 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 52,312 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 51,502 miles

under body covered in protective coating

Pass 12 Jan 2021 50,586 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 50,586 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 48,509 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 44,474 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2019 44,474 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working and offside (4.2.1 (a))

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2018 39,974 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 30 Mar 2017 37,519 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 37,519 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 33,803 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 30,919 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2015 30,919 miles

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)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 28,425 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 25,135 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2012 22,068 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 22,068 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 19,547 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking through tread.

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 ZSV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZSV, 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 NJ08 ZSV registered?

NJ08 ZSV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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