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OV58 NVJ

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,276 mi
Last recorded165,276 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 NVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2026 165,276 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 155,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 155,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper sliders slightly worn

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

Offside Rear brake caliper sliders slightly worn

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 149,861 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 142,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 135,260 miles

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 131,246 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 131,246 miles

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

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

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp high level stop light on when side lights on. (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 122,233 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 104,988 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 95,038 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 84,377 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 84,377 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 73,328 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 73,328 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 64,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,126 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,412 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 45,412 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 35,631 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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OV58 NVJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV58 NVJ, 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 OV58 NVJ registered?

OV58 NVJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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