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GF56 FVT

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,054 mi
Last recorded94,054 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 FVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2018 94,054 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

n/s/f door mirror outer casing slightly insecure

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge, wearing on inner edge and has been run flat. slight damage to sidewalls

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 28 Nov 2017 88,431 miles

slight play in n/s/f track rod arm

Fail 28 Nov 2017 88,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s/f track rod arm

Pass 14 Dec 2016 83,028 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 77,384 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 71,146 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 107,289 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 65,950 miles

all 4 brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Dec 2011 46,745 miles

slight play n/s/f steering arm

Pass 21 Dec 2010 40,183 miles

both rear tyres starting to perrish and crack due to age

n/s/r brake slightly binding

slight play in o/s/f track rod arm

Fail 16 Dec 2010 40,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear tyres starting to perrish and crack due to age

n/s/r brake slightly binding

slight play in o/s/f track rod arm

Pass 15 Dec 2009 32,562 miles

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

both n/s tyres starting to crack on sidewall

slight play in o/s/f track rod arm

Fail 15 Dec 2009 32,562 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both n/s tyres starting to crack on sidewall

slight play in o/s/f track rod arm

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 FVT is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FVT, 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 GF56 FVT registered?

GF56 FVT is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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