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NV08 VYC

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,656 mi
Last recorded108,656 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 VYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 108,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL PANEL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 30 Jun 2017 105,146 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit 215-55-16

rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2017 105,145 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit 215-55-16

rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2016 98,710 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 91,817 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 91,782 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 84,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 84,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 73,042 miles

near side strut top bearing noisey and slightly notchy

off side strut top bearing noisey and slightly notchy

Fail 11 Jun 2012 58,117 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 58,117 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,897 miles

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

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

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 VYC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYC, 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 VYC registered?

NV08 VYC is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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