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FG56 DGE

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,813 mi
Last recorded100,813 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 DGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 100,813 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wear and perishing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear and perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 100,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wear and perishing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear and perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 95,564 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 95,564 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 88,438 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 88,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 82,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 82,364 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 81,491 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 81,491 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 80,047 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread lifting slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 22 Feb 2019 80,047 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread lifting slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 78,710 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 74,389 miles

exhaust has a hanger broken off

Fail 13 Feb 2017 74,282 miles

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

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

exhaust has a hanger broken off

Pass 22 Feb 2016 67,450 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also unable to clearly see inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear section support strap corroded

offside front tyre perished and starting to crack

rear brake pads slightly corroded

slight play detected to steering rack inner joints

Fail 22 Feb 2016 67,450 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also unable to clearly see inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear section support strap corroded

offside front tyre perished and starting to crack

rear brake pads slightly corroded

slight play detected to steering rack inner joints

Pass 22 Oct 2014 64,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 15 Oct 2013 55,867 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 55,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Oct 2012 47,624 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 41,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres perished.

four wheel nut cap covers fitted.

nearside rear tyre wall scrubbed.

nearsidefront tyre side wall scuffed.

underbody protection fitted.

Fail 13 Oct 2011 41,517 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres perished.

nearside rear tyre wall scrubbed.

nearsidefront tyre side wall scuffed.

underbody protection fitted.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 34,777 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 29,767 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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FG56 DGE is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG56 DGE, 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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FG56 DGE is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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