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FP56 CXC

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,642 mi
Last recorded90,642 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 CXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2022 90,642 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020
Pass 30 Jan 2019 77,553 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

rear shocks corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2019 77,553 miles

Exhaust system insecure brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nsf steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

rear shocks corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2018 77,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2017 72,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside steering arm has slight play

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 72,401 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside steering arm has slight play

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 61,954 miles

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

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s handbrake reading lower than o/s

Fail 24 Oct 2016 61,952 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s handbrake reading lower than o/s

Pass 26 Oct 2015 49,702 miles

Handbrake efficiency 20%

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 49,702 miles

Handbrake efficiency 20%

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 43,309 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

n/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 29 Oct 2014 43,309 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

n/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 28 Oct 2013 33,572 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 27,651 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 25,773 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 23,228 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 19,101 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 CXC is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CXC, 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 CXC registered?

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

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