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GF56 FUW

2006 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

130,478 mi
Last recorded130,478 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 FUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 130,478 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 130,477 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 127,958 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 11 Sep 2020 127,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

slight play in steering

Pass 17 Sep 2019 125,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 121,985 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge and side wall damaged

Nearside reverse lamp missing

Nearside slight play in steering track rod

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 121,985 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal backing (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge and side wall damaged

Nearside reverse lamp missing

Nearside slight play in steering track rod

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

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

both front brake discs corroded edge and wear lip

Pass 27 Nov 2017 101,790 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 101,790 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 87,935 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 83,538 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 83,538 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 76,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres low and wearing on edges and have some deep cuts

damage to sills

exhaust corroded

nsr tyre has some large deep cuts

osf of bumper damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2014 76,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres low and wearing on edges and have some deep cuts

damage to sills

exhaust corroded

nsr tyre has some large deep cuts

osf of bumper damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2013 66,865 miles

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2013 66,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Fail 13 Nov 2012 62,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 10 Feb 2012 58,049 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 58,049 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 47,107 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 47,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

rear discs in poor condtion advise replace

Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,765 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 35,761 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 FUW is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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