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NX08 VVL

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,005 mi
Last recorded104,005 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 VVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 104,005 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

reverse light inoperative

Fail 7 Nov 2025 104,003 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted lower caliper bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

reverse light inoperative

Pass 6 Nov 2024 97,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

reverse light inoperative

Fail 6 Nov 2024 97,495 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

reverse light inoperative

Pass 13 Nov 2023 92,275 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Nov 2023 92,269 miles

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper arm (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when position lamps on (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 87,199 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 87,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 82,841 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 25 Nov 2020 79,463 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 3 Dec 2019 75,174 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 67,810 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 65,803 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 105,877 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 58,959 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tyre wall deterated { cracked] (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 51,464 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 45,050 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 36,810 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2013

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 17 Jan 2012 22,520 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 22,520 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 16,500 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 16,500 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VVL 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 NX08 VVL, 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 VVL registered?

NX08 VVL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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