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FD56 ABV

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,074 mi
Last recorded96,074 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 ABV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 96,074 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 82,162 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 75,200 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 66,136 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 66,136 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,069 miles

Center exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 61,499 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 61,499 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 57,310 miles

n/s/f rack arm as slight play

Fail 26 Jul 2013 57,304 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

n/s/f rack arm as slight play

Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,127 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 41,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 34,780 miles

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

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

engine noisey

Pass 1 Feb 2010 25,241 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 24,333 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 24,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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FD56 ABV is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FD56 ABV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD56 ABV registered?

FD56 ABV is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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