CarVerify

Free Car Check

KW57 FTJ

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

174,047 mi
Last recorded174,047 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
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

RegistrationKW57 FTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
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

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 174,047 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 174,047 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 167,637 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 156,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 146,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 138,336 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nail ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 136,951 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 128,025 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 128,023 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 106,984 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 102,148 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))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 95,103 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 95,099 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 88,891 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 82,200 miles

N/s mirror damaged

Rear tyres wearing low

Fail 16 Jan 2016 82,200 miles

N/s mirror damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Jan 2015 78,010 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside wing mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2014 72,221 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 66,893 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 66,893 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 62,168 miles

both front and rear brake disc slighty worn

Fail 17 Jan 2012 62,168 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front and rear brake disc slighty worn

Pass 26 Jan 2011 47,725 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 47,725 miles

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

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

KW57 FTJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KW57 FTJ, 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 KW57 FTJ?

You can check the full history of KW57 FTJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KW57 FTJ registered?

KW57 FTJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is KW57 FTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW57 FTJ shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KW57 FTJ 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 KW57 FTJ. 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.