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FV56 ECF

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,317 mi
Last recorded63,317 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 ECF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 63,317 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust mount broke but exhaust still supported

tyre perished

Fail 17 Oct 2017 63,313 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust mount broke but exhaust still supported

tyre perished

Pass 8 Oct 2016 58,238 miles

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 54,107 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 47,429 miles

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

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

both rear indicator bulbs starting to lose color but ok at time of test

noise from front suspension no sign of excessive play at this time but advise attention

osr tyre starting to show fractures in tread ok at this time but advise replacement if progreses

Pass 31 Oct 2013 38,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 31 Oct 2013 38,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 20 Oct 2012 28,101 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 28,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 19,815 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 19,803 miles

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

front tyres cracking

nsf wing liner insecure

osf wiper blade smeering

Fail 19 Oct 2010 12,530 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 12,530 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 8,750 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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FV56 ECF is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ECF, 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 ECF registered?

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

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