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FP56 EJL

2006 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

72,421 mi
Last recorded72,421 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 EJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 72,421 miles

Front Headlamp switch high low does not work immediately

Fail 31 Oct 2025 72,421 miles

Front Headlamp switch high low does not work immediately

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 71,460 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

headlamp hi/low switch slightly defective

Pass 17 Oct 2023 68,578 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 68,578 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 66,932 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 66,932 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 65,263 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 65,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 64,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 64,290 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 62,838 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front head lamp slight movement

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 62,838 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached centre support bracket (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached front support bracket (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front head lamp slight movement

Offside Front under tray and wheel arch broken

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 57,414 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 57,414 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 54,294 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 54,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 51,062 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 51,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 47,993 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 43,380 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 40,557 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 36,971 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 33,358 miles

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

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

n/s/r o/s/r tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 25 Oct 2011 33,358 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r o/s/r tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 28 Oct 2010 28,884 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 28,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 24,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 24,440 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 EJL is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 EJL, 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 EJL registered?

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

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