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NX08 VLS

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,221 mi
Last recorded116,221 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 VLS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 116,221 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 116,221 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 113,710 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 111,747 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 108,186 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 108,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 92,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jul 2018 92,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 81,914 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 81,914 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 75,452 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 75,452 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 72,535 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 69,147 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 69,147 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 64,035 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 64,035 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,788 miles

nearside front wheel grabing slightly when rotating the wheel

Fail 8 Mar 2012 60,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front wheel grabing slightly when rotating the wheel

Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,151 miles

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

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

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 7 Mar 2011 42,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VLS is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VLS, 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 VLS registered?

NX08 VLS is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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