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CX56 SWK

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,110 mi
Last recorded133,110 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 SWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2021 133,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

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

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

rear underneath floor and classis has signs of corrosion

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2019 127,068 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 127,068 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 123,462 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 123,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 117,318 miles

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

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

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

eml is on..

Fail 3 Jul 2017 117,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort caliper linkage seized (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 112,451 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 3 Jul 2015 97,916 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 97,915 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 90,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 82,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 82,737 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 56,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2011 41,561 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 28,801 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 28,801 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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CX56 SWK is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CX56 SWK, 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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What year was CX56 SWK registered?

CX56 SWK is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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