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NU08 VXL

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,176 mi
Last recorded114,176 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 VXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 114,176 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 1 Apr 2025 111,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front and rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect damp/corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower spring mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion on underside of strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle mounting bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust mount cracked

Fail 25 Mar 2025 111,367 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor corroded and holed within subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded/holed within rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front and rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect damp/corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower spring mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion on underside of strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle mounting bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust mount cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2024 108,283 miles

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

Nearside Front floor corroded holed not within suspension

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

front exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2024 108,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box corroded blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front floor corroded holed not within suspension

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged and tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2023 105,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust backbox corroded holed slight blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 102,027 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 98,602 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 96,112 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle mounting bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 91,220 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 85,795 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear axle bushes (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner rack end slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2017 80,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-2.5mm and slight tread separation (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre slight outer sidewall damage

Offside Rear tyre slight tread separation and slight inner edge wear

both front suspension arms front bushes slight deterioration

Pass 23 Mar 2016 75,018 miles

Rear both rear tyres inner edges out of shape

Pass 20 Mar 2015 65,284 miles

both rear tyreds slight inner edge wear and slight perishing

front exhaust mounting from exhaust to gearbox corroded and broken

nearside rear brake slight binding

Pass 21 Mar 2014 54,279 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 43,498 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,368 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,050 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 23,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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 VXL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VXL, 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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NU08 VXL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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