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NU08 VWS

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,274 mi
Last recorded112,274 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 112,274 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 112,097 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 99,454 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 99,406 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2018 91,790 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 84,402 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test glove box hinges ()

Offside Rear boot trim insecure only on one side

Oil leak engine ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

air filter pipe not fitted correctly

Fail 20 Apr 2017 84,402 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test glove box hinges ()

Offside Rear boot trim insecure only on one side

Oil leak engine ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

air filter pipe not fitted correctly

Pass 21 Apr 2016 74,903 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 74,903 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 66,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 66,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 58,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine managment light on

Fail 9 Apr 2014 58,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine managment light on

Pass 17 Apr 2013 50,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre outter sidewall scrubbed but no cords are visible.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2013 50,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre outter sidewall scrubbed but no cords are visible.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2012 41,872 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 35,192 miles

unable to check third row seat belts

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 VWS 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 64.7%.

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 NU08 VWS, 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 VWS registered?

NU08 VWS is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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