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FL56 VCU

2006 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

206,537 mi
Last recorded206,537 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 206,537 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 206,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 118,774 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 107,106 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2013 96,701 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 85,500 miles

slight bulge on nearside front outer tyre wall

Fail 24 Apr 2012 85,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight bulge on nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 8 Mar 2010 62,323 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 61,224 miles

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

damage to o/s sill

rear tyres getting low

unable to check inner brake pads

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 VCU is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VCU, 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 VCU registered?

FL56 VCU is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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The MOT history for FL56 VCU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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