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NM08 OCW

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,779 mi
Last recorded110,779 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 OCW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 110,779 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 110,777 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 98,509 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 98,508 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 86,852 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 86,850 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2019 75,827 miles

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

Offside Front jacking point has slight corrosion but not holed

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 63,111 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 63,111 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 57,570 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 57,570 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer cv boot (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2016 52,971 miles

boot lid and boot handle damaged // still opens //

child seat fitted in rear

Fail 21 Nov 2016 52,971 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

boot lid and boot handle damaged // still opens //

child seat fitted in rear

water level is low

Pass 27 Nov 2015 44,360 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 44,360 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer boot (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 36,077 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 36,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jul 2013 28,993 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 16,796 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 16,349 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 12,390 miles

n/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall

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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NM08 OCW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NM08 OCW, 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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NM08 OCW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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