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NJ57 VHY

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,860 mi
Last recorded181,860 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ57 VHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 181,860 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 179,721 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 176,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 176,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 176,736 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

rear handbrake cable corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2016 133,436 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring view of engine compartment

Fail 13 Apr 2015 100,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 100,422 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 63,266 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 50,051 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 41,146 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 32,622 miles

MINOR CUTS IN OSF TYRE

Fail 28 Jan 2011 32,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

FRONT DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF OVERHEATING

MINOR CUTS IN OSF TYRE

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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NJ57 VHY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NJ57 VHY, 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 NJ57 VHY registered?

NJ57 VHY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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