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NV08 AWU

2008 Citroen Grand C4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,976 mi
Last recorded235,976 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Grand C469,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 AWU
MakeCitroen
ModelGrand C4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 235,976 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 225,674 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 211,995 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 211,995 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 192,568 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 88,030 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 88,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 85,140 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 85,140 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 82,001 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 82,001 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 78,643 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 74,462 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 74,462 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 63,767 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 63,767 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 49,425 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 43,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2014 36,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Apr 2014 36,222 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 May 2013 28,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

part wear front discs

Pass 7 May 2012 21,972 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs are worn

Fail 7 May 2012 21,972 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs are worn

offside front windscreen wiper is smearing the screen

Pass 16 Apr 2011 17,058 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Grand C4?

Based on 9,776 MOT tests across 720 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
7,545
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 284
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 260
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 193
Stop lamp not working 168
Registration plate lamp not working 152
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NV08 AWU is a 2008 Citroen Grand C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Grand C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 69,189 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 Grand C4 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 284 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV08 AWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Grand C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Grand C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NV08 AWU registered?

NV08 AWU is a 2008 Citroen Grand C4, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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