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NV08 MWP

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,179 mi
Last recorded132,179 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 MWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 132,179 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 16, ~2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 122,880 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside, perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 16, ~2mm, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside & Offside, perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 112,443 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 16 ~3mm, wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside, bushes perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 104,435 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 104,146 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 92,972 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 92,972 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 86,114 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 29 May 2018 86,114 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 78,572 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 30 May 2017 78,572 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

osr tyre on 3mm

Pass 1 Jun 2016 69,886 miles

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

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

n/s outer sill damaged

third row of seats folded away unable to test seatbelts

Fail 31 May 2016 69,886 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s outer sill damaged

third row of seats folded away unable to test seatbelts

Pass 28 May 2015 59,194 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 59,194 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 47,806 miles

rear washer jet missing

Fail 27 May 2014 47,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear washer jet missing

Pass 28 May 2013 35,753 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,317 miles

o/s/f spring insulator adrift

Pass 24 May 2011 15,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 MWP is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MWP, 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 MWP is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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