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NV57 VRO

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,821 mi
Last recorded76,821 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV57 VRO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 76,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 76,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 76,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 74,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 73,791 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 72,409 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 70,849 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 70,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Steering arm has play

Pass 28 Jul 2020 69,234 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyres are perished

Pass 29 Nov 2019 68,083 miles

Central Exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Steering arm has slight play

Pass 30 Nov 2018 65,088 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF and OSF

Fail 30 Nov 2018 65,088 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF and OSF

Pass 15 Dec 2017 61,123 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR and OSR (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake pads low.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play at NSF inner steering rack joint.

Pass 28 Dec 2016 58,200 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 53,013 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 47,053 miles

NSF tyre tread low.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 47,053 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NSF tyre tread low.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 43,283 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 38,788 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 15 Oct 2012 38,788 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres perished.

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 33,245 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 29,435 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 28,244 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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NV57 VRO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NV57 VRO, 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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NV57 VRO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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