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GF56 BKG

2006 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

182,137 mi
Last recorded182,137 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 BKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 182,137 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 182,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 179,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread depth, perished and trad misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth, perished and trad misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2020 179,730 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread depth, perished and trad misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth, perished and trad misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2019 175,219 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 165,772 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracks in tread pattern ///

Fail 15 Nov 2018 165,590 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracks in tread pattern ///

Pass 22 Nov 2017 155,757 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm /// (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge ///

Fail 14 Nov 2017 155,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel binding /// (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm /// (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge ///

Pass 30 Nov 2016 145,372 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 145,372 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 132,258 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 131,990 miles

Ball joint has excessive play n/s/f inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 120,927 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 120,926 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 100,711 miles

heat sheld on the cat looes

Fail 4 Jan 2014 100,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

heat sheld on the cat looes

Pass 3 Jan 2013 75,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 75,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 49,535 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 20,493 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 20,492 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

Pass 27 May 2010 20,049 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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GF56 BKG is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GF56 BKG, 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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GF56 BKG is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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