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NX08 RVC

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,296 mi
Last recorded114,296 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 RVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 114,296 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Under engine cover obscuring some components

Fail 29 Nov 2023 114,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Under engine cover obscuring some components

Pass 20 Dec 2022 106,230 miles

Engine undertray obscuring some components

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 106,230 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine undertray obscuring some components

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 98,170 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Under floor covers obscuring some components

Pass 7 Dec 2020 89,644 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under engine cover obscuring some components

Fail 7 Dec 2020 89,644 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under engine cover obscuring some components

Pass 28 May 2019 78,030 miles

Under engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 May 2019 77,970 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Under engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 May 2018 72,492 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 72,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 67,145 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 59,262 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 59,262 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault warning on dash (3.4.1c)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 47,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,236 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 30,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 13,158 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 11,111 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 8,416 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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NX08 RVC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NX08 RVC, 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 NX08 RVC registered?

NX08 RVC is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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