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NM08 WXS

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,359 mi
Last recorded110,359 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 WXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 110,359 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sills damaged

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 110,351 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management light inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam patterns incorrect ,bulbs in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point corroded ,holed (yellow chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding Both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sills damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 109,324 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 109,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 101,777 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge on limit and startint to crack (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front starting to smear

Pass 24 Jun 2016 90,335 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 74,094 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 66,919 miles

nearside front tyre starting to crack on treads

Fail 19 Jun 2014 66,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre starting to crack on treads

Pass 25 Jul 2013 65,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f inner arch shield loose

o/s/r undertray broken

turbo heatshield loose

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2013 65,803 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f inner arch shield loose

o/s/r undertray broken

turbo heatshield loose

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 60,536 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 50,935 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 15 Jun 2011 50,935 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

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 WXS is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WXS, 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 NM08 WXS registered?

NM08 WXS is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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