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NV08 DXW

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,195 mi
Last recorded90,195 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 90,195 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 10 Oct 2019 90,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 70,985 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 70,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 58,818 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 56,763 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 52,426 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 May 2015 46,692 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 42,497 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 41,996 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 37,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 15 May 2013 37,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 32,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 May 2012 32,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2011 28,869 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 28,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 DXW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DXW, 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 DXW registered?

NV08 DXW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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