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EF56 XEB

2006 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,602 mi
Last recorded107,602 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 XEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 107,602 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 107,602 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 99,126 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2018 98,961 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 89,884 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge on legal limit at test

Pass 7 Nov 2016 80,319 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 70,063 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 19 Nov 2015 69,807 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

play in steering rack

Pass 13 Nov 2014 57,937 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 46,514 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 30,835 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 30,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 27,199 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 21,087 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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EF56 XEB is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF56 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 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 EF56 XEB registered?

EF56 XEB is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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