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NU08 VZO

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,536 mi
Last recorded119,536 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 VZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 119,536 miles

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

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

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

front suspension bushes worn/perishing

Fail 12 Feb 2024 119,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

front suspension bushes worn/perishing

Pass 15 Feb 2023 115,934 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 115,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 113,054 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 107,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 107,436 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 101,508 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 93,391 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 83,740 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 83,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 73,895 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 73,895 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc O/S/F (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 68,386 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 68,386 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 46,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 46,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2014 49,810 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 42,341 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,173 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,424 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 VZO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc 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 NU08 VZO, 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 VZO registered?

NU08 VZO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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