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NV08 VBJ

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,155 mi
Last recorded94,155 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 VBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 94,155 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 94,155 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 90,576 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 90,575 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 84,549 miles

stone chip in n/s of windscreen

tail gate trim loose

Fail 23 Jul 2018 84,549 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil level low

stone chip in n/s of windscreen

tail gate trim loose

Pass 22 Jun 2017 79,072 miles

NO OIL IN ENGINE PRIOR TO TEST

Offside MIRROR TAPED IN POSITION

Fail 22 Jun 2017 79,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NO OIL IN ENGINE PRIOR TO TEST

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside MIRROR TAPED IN POSITION

PARK BRAKE READING 17% MIN REQ 16%

Pass 4 Jul 2016 72,875 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 72,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 64,409 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 53,865 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 53,865 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 47,405 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,859 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 32,321 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 VBJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VBJ, 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 VBJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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