CarVerify

Free Car Check

DS57 VVP

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,358 mi
Last recorded112,358 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 VVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 112,358 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under body corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2021 112,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn heavily on inside edge exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2020 103,101 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 101,739 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 24 Feb 2020 101,739 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 97,112 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 92,024 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 92,024 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 85,956 miles

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

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

minor play in both steering rack axial joints

Pass 16 Feb 2016 79,938 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 74,075 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 67,487 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 62,419 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 53,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jan 2012 52,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 34,249 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
Full Citroen C4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DS57 VVP is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DS57 VVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS57 VVP?

You can check the full history of DS57 VVP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DS57 VVP registered?

DS57 VVP is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is DS57 VVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS57 VVP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DS57 VVP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DS57 VVP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.