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EF56 XEJ

2006 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,229 mi
Last recorded96,229 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 XEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 96,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 96,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 88,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 88,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 73,633 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 73,953 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 60,685 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 50,252 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 42,610 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 36,078 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 31,321 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 26,499 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 21,375 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 15,415 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 XEJ is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XEJ, 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 XEJ registered?

EF56 XEJ is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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