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GF56 BLN

2006 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,782 mi
Last recorded107,782 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 BLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 107,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak on engine

Pass 9 Feb 2016 101,458 miles

brake fluid low

o/s/f o/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars

Fail 6 Feb 2016 101,458 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17w (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake fluid low

o/s/f o/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 1 Oct 2014 86,343 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 78,007 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)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 78,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 17 Aug 2012 69,371 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 69,371 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 64,512 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 64,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

both front tyre treads perishing

front brake discs slightly lipped

front screen chipped

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing in middle of tread nearly 2mm

Pass 29 Sep 2010 54,771 miles

front screen is chipped

rear brake pads very low

Fail 29 Sep 2010 54,771 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front screen is chipped

rear brake pads very low

Fail 1 Oct 2009 43,311 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads are low

Pass 1 Oct 2009 43,311 miles

front brake pads are low

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 BLN is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BLN, 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 BLN is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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