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AV56 UVG

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,078 mi
Last recorded106,078 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 UVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2020 106,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

will not go into reverse

Pass 11 Mar 2019 167,489 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 167,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 101,728 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 101,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

The inner steering rack joints are very worn

The o/s/r brake is tight

Pass 11 Feb 2017 94,973 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Feb 2017 94,973 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 85,687 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 85,684 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 76,195 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 69,498 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 69,497 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2013 66,128 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 56,506 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2011 43,051 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 25,133 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 24,621 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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AV56 UVG is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 63,929 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV56 UVG, 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 20 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV56 UVG is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 2 December 2006.

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