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FP56 CVK

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,982 mi
Last recorded74,982 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 CVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 74,982 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint and rattle on catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to rear bumper and rear fog light

handbrake efficiency is 17% legal requirements is 16%

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Nov 2017 67,168 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes greased

handbrake efficiency is 17% just met legal requirements of 16%

middle exhaust hanger is snapped system is still secure

n/s mirror cover is loose

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shocker's both lower bushes (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 60,617 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shockers lower bushes (2.7.4)

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

handbrake efficiency is 17% just met legal requirements 16%

n/s/r Tyre has slight distortion to tread

rear exhaust hanger snapped system still secure

Fail 28 Nov 2016 60,617 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inner sidewall facing wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shockers lower bushes (2.7.4)

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

handbrake efficiency is 17% just met legal requirements 16%

n/s/r Tyre has slight distortion to tread

rear exhaust hanger snapped system still secure

Pass 24 Nov 2015 55,341 miles

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

brake pipes greased

handbrake efficiency 16%

middle exhaust hanger snapped

nearside front tyre slight cracking to sidewalls

nearside front wing mirror coverloose

nearside rear tyre cracked has wear to both edges tread 1.6mm

offaside rear tyre cracked and has wear to both edges tread 3mm

Fail 24 Nov 2015 55,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pipes greased

handbrake efficiency 16%

middle exhaust hanger snapped

nearside front tyre slight cracking to sidewalls

nearside front wing mirror coverloose

nearside rear tyre cracked has wear to both edges tread 1.6mm

offaside rear tyre cracked and has wear to both edges tread 3mm

Pass 25 Nov 2014 47,606 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 47,599 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 47,015 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 47,015 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,595 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 41,692 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 37,773 miles

front pads appear low in carriers

Fail 5 Nov 2009 31,765 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 31,765 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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FP56 CVK is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP56 CVK, 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 FP56 CVK registered?

FP56 CVK is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is FP56 CVK safe to buy?

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