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NV08 AXR

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,277 mi
Last recorded125,277 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 AXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 125,277 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 125,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 118,172 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 113,297 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 112,108 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 112,108 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water in bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 107,290 miles

Both rear tyres worn lower on edges

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm/ bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Signs of brake pad crumbling at edge

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 107,290 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Both rear tyres worn lower on edges

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm/ bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Signs of brake pad crumbling at edge

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 93,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm/slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 93,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm/slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 82,324 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam. ()

Nearside Front Outer CV boot gaiter insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt/water.

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rearmost seats not fitted. ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 82,324 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam. ()

Nearside Front Outer CV boot gaiter insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt/water.

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rearmost seats not fitted. ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 74,489 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 65,587 miles

Nearside Rear 1.6mm on shoulder

Offside Rear 2mm on shoulder

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 65,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear 1.6mm on shoulder

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear 2mm on shoulder

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 57,874 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 48,023 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 42,955 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 34,763 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 26,164 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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NV08 AXR is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NV08 AXR, 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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NV08 AXR is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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