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DE56 KBX

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,803 mi
Last recorded54,803 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 KBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2023 54,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 52,834 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lightly scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle beam bushes deterioated

Fail 13 Oct 2022 52,834 miles

Exhaust system insecure central and rear brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lightly scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle beam bushes deterioated

Pass 12 Oct 2021 51,241 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 49,722 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 49,722 miles

Exhaust system insecure mid and rear hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 47,280 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 44,816 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 42,618 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 42,618 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on edges and perished

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and perished

o/s/r tyre worn bald on inner edge and perished

Pass 12 Apr 2016 64,232 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 64,232 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 37,073 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 32,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 24 Jul 2013 28,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 28,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 25,052 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 21,157 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 17,935 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 7,230 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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DE56 KBX is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 DE56 KBX, 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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DE56 KBX is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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