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DS57 DBS

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,607 mi
Last recorded92,607 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 DBS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 92,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess coroded (1.1.15 (a))

nearside front strut top mount stiff

Pass 21 Aug 2018 78,950 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 78,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 72,353 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 67,168 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 67,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 60,878 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 53,580 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 48,753 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,106 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,783 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 10,147 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 9,812 miles

nearside door mirror glss cracked

Fail 17 Dec 2010 9,812 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside door mirror glss cracked

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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DS57 DBS is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DS57 DBS, 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 DS57 DBS registered?

DS57 DBS is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is DS57 DBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS57 DBS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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