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FL56 VCT

2006 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,625 mi
Last recorded188,625 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 VCT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 188,625 miles

slight corrosion rear body

Pass 17 Dec 2021 174,218 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 164,967 miles

Offside Front bottom ball joint slight play

handbrake slight travel

Pass 18 Dec 2019 153,212 miles

rear indicators white light

Pass 11 Dec 2018 140,211 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end slight play ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end slight play ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 140,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end slight play ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end slight play ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 126,328 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 28 Nov 2016 118,733 miles

vehicle under tray fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2016 118,733 miles

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

vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 110,403 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

inner rack ends

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2015 110,403 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

inner rack ends

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 102,771 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 95,861 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 90,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 90,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 83,187 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 81,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Oct 2011 81,817 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2010 65,792 miles

Emissions readingss high

Exhaust smokey on acceleration

Fail 22 Oct 2010 65,792 miles

Emissions readingss high

Exhaust smokey on acceleration

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 47,678 miles

Nearside front tyre is ON THE LEGAL LIMIT.

Offside front tyre is ON THE LEGAL LIMIT.

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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FL56 VCT is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FL56 VCT, 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 FL56 VCT registered?

FL56 VCT is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 November 2006.

Is FL56 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL56 VCT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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