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NL08 VDK

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,303 mi
Last recorded103,303 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 VDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 103,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 29 May 2025 103,303 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2024 99,228 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 99,196 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb refitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb refitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 95,636 miles

underbody has been already coated with undersealed

Fail 10 Feb 2023 95,571 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill corrosion on jacking point/hole (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust connection clamp to rear silencer heavy corrosion

Front Wipers judder

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre cracking/wearing on edges

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corrosion on jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody and suspension components corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2022 89,308 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 89,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 82,217 miles

n/s sill damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2020 79,924 miles

n/s sill damaged

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 3 Feb 2020 79,924 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s sill damaged

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 28 Jan 2019 74,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 74,430 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 69,456 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Jan 2017 61,578 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 52,139 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 44,510 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 35,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 35,103 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 28,767 miles

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

pin hole in o/s/f cv boot

Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,767 miles

pin hole in o/s/f cv boot

Fail 7 Mar 2012 21,296 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 21,296 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 15,568 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 VDK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VDK, 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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NL08 VDK is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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