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NJ58 OTB

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,792 mi
Last recorded99,792 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ58 OTB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 99,792 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 96,841 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 96,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 92,967 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess to caliper frayed (1.1.15 (a))

parking brake reading close to efficiency limit

Pass 20 Dec 2022 89,804 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 89,804 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 86,994 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 82,463 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside / offside ()

Fail 15 Dec 2020 82,463 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside / offside ()

Pass 5 Dec 2019 78,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 78,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 75,011 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 68,830 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 68,830 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 61,597 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 61,516 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 55,731 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 48,771 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 41,515 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Sidewall damage to osf tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2013 34,273 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)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 34,273 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 27,749 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 26,509 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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NJ58 OTB is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NJ58 OTB, 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 NJ58 OTB registered?

NJ58 OTB is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is NJ58 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ58 OTB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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