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DG56 FDC

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,737 mi
Last recorded141,737 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 FDC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 141,737 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from injector on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 141,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from injector on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 131,442 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 131,332 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake lever sticking (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 118,684 miles

rear brake pads look low

Fail 28 Oct 2016 118,684 miles

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

rear brake pads look low

Pass 22 Oct 2015 104,341 miles

Engine malfunction indicator illuminated, system may require attention/repair.

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 104,337 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 91,487 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 91,487 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 77,934 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 77,934 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Cannot access boot space to replace brake light bulb.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 68,431 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight cracking on outer wall of offside front tyte

Pass 7 Oct 2011 55,527 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs considerably worn advise thickness check

wiper blades knock on cross over sweep

Fail 6 Oct 2011 55,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs considerably worn advise thickness check

wiper blades knock on cross over sweep

Pass 5 Oct 2010 44,177 miles

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

slight cracking on outer tread edge of wall on offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2009 31,983 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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DG56 FDC is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver 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 DG56 FDC, 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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DG56 FDC is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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