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FP56 ELX

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,197 mi
Last recorded100,197 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 ELX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 100,197 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 94,524 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 90,084 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 90,084 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 85,457 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 77,027 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2017 77,026 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 70,894 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 64,823 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 64,823 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 57,026 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PRESSURE VALVE SLIGHTLY DETERIOTED.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PRESSURE VALVE SLIGHTLY DETERIOTED.

REAR BOTHSIDES AXLE BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN.

Fail 31 May 2014 57,026 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PRESSURE VALVE SLIGHTLY DETERIOTED.

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PRESSURE VALVE SLIGHTLY DETERIOTED.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

REAR BOTHSIDES AXLE BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN.

Pass 16 May 2013 53,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 50,030 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 50,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 40,857 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 27,724 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 ELX is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FP56 ELX, 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 ELX registered?

FP56 ELX is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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