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FV56 CDZ

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,626 mi
Last recorded125,626 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 CDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 125,626 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 77,222 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 72,464 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jul 2017 72,464 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 49,615 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 49,615 miles

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

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

drivers seat base worn on mounts

undertray insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2015 77,172 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 47,071 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 42,251 miles

brake readings just met limits

Fail 1 Feb 2013 42,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake readings just met limits

Pass 30 Jan 2012 37,706 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 37,706 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 31,062 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

lip on front brake discs.

Fail 2 Feb 2011 31,062 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

lip on front brake discs.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 17,709 miles

bonnett not sitting correctly

large oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Oct 2009 17,709 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnett not sitting correctly

large oil leak from engine

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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FV56 CDZ is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV56 CDZ, 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 FV56 CDZ registered?

FV56 CDZ is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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