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NU08 LJV

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,670 mi
Last recorded103,670 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 LJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 103,670 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat cover slightly insecure

Rear parking brake cables corroded

offside sills slightly damaged and corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2021 103,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat cover slightly insecure

Rear parking brake cables corroded

offside sills slightly damaged and corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 103,443 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 103,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 98,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2019 94,473 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

miss-fire from engine

Fail 21 Aug 2019 94,471 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

miss-fire from engine

under tray secure but bolts missing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc has signs of heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Aug 2018 79,002 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 79,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 71,552 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 68,728 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,187 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.4.A.2c)

both front discs pitted

both rear discs have a lip

both rear tyres 5mm

bottom cover fitted

child seat fitted

scratches all around body

Pass 4 Mar 2015 54,334 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 44,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2013 39,953 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 33,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,780 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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NU08 LJV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NU08 LJV, 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 NU08 LJV registered?

NU08 LJV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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