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AV56 XEB

2007 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,224 mi
Last recorded169,224 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2007 Citroen C468,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 XEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 169,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front multiple nails in tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted obscuring some items of test

Fail 2 Feb 2016 169,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front multiple nails in tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted obscuring some items of test

Pass 13 Jan 2015 161,148 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 144,191 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 129,058 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 129,058 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 115,840 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 115,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 100,729 miles

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

slight play in offside front steering rack end.

Fail 10 Jan 2011 100,473 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

slight play in offside front steering rack end.

slightly damp around number four injector.

Fail 22 Jan 2010 85,767 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 85,767 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 XEB is a 2007 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 68,975 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 XEB, 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 19 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV56 XEB is a 2007 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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