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NV08 AYA

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

146,421 mi
Last recorded146,421 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 AYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 146,421 miles

Both side floor / bottom inner sills corroded

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 124,486 miles

Both side outer sills corroded

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 124,486 miles

Both side outer sills corroded

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 110,240 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 110,240 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 102,364 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 90,745 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 90,745 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 82,947 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2018 82,947 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 May 2017 73,678 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 73,678 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 68,222 miles

Advise front discs inner face corroded

Fail 25 May 2016 68,222 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise front discs inner face corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 61,457 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 61,457 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 52,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Mar 2014 50,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2013 39,269 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 39,269 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 30,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,370 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 20,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front 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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NV08 AYA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NV08 AYA, 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 NV08 AYA registered?

NV08 AYA is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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