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NV08 VBX

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

73,487 mi
Last recorded73,487 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 VBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 73,487 miles

Both rear shock absorber upper mountings corroded / deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear silencer / corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Coil spring base plate incorrectly positioned (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 72,519 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 72,508 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 71,983 miles

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

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

Offside Rear SHOCKER PROTECTOR LOSE

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON VARIOUS POINTS OF FLOOR PAN /SUSPENSION SAND STEERING COMPONENTS/ EXHAUST SYSTEM

Fail 12 Jan 2024 71,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side BRAKE JAMMED ON /CALIPER LEAVER NOT RETURNING (1.4.1 (a))

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

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear SHOCKER PROTECTOR LOSE

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON VARIOUS POINTS OF FLOOR PAN /SUSPENSION SAND STEERING COMPONENTS/ EXHAUST SYSTEM

Pass 16 Jan 2023 70,189 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE NAILED

SURFACE CORROSION ON VARIOUS UNDER BODY COMPONENTS STEERING /SUSPENSION /EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

SURFACE RUST ON ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS

Fail 13 Jan 2023 70,182 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment CALIPER LEVER (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE NAILED

SURFACE CORROSION ON VARIOUS UNDER BODY COMPONENTS STEERING /SUSPENSION /EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

SURFACE RUST ON ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS

Pass 12 Nov 2021 67,454 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 63,498 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 61,876 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 61,501 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 60,465 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 60,464 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 57,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 57,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 51,297 miles

front brake pads getting low

slight play nearside front inner steering track rod

Fail 10 Jun 2015 47,817 miles

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

slight play nearside front inner track rod

Pass 10 Jun 2015 47,817 miles

slight play nearside front inner track rod

Pass 4 Jun 2014 43,082 miles

slight play nearside front inner track rod end

Fail 4 Jun 2014 43,082 miles

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

slight play nearside front inner track rod end

nearside rear tyre cracking on edges of tread

Pass 6 Jun 2013 34,408 miles

offside rear brake disc heavily corroded / pitted

rear brake pads getting low

slight play nearside front track rod end

Pass 16 Jul 2012 29,351 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 21,520 miles

offside rear brake disc rusting

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 VBX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

NV08 VBX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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