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NL08 VDG

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

180,020 mi
Last recorded180,020 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 VDG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 180,020 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 172,248 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 172,246 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 166,062 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 166,062 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 155,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area? (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear hand brake lower than n/s/r

Pass 19 Feb 2018 144,085 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 144,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 132,444 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 132,444 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 121,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low but unable to see clearly (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 109,363 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 97,488 miles

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

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

wiperblades smearing screen slightly

Fail 4 Mar 2014 97,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

wiperblades smearing screen slightly

Fail 5 Mar 2013 84,610 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 84,610 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 74,188 miles

rear hand brake cables corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2012 74,188 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

rear hand brake cables corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,007 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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NL08 VDG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 NL08 VDG, 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 NL08 VDG registered?

NL08 VDG is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is NL08 VDG safe to buy?

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