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GF56 GVO

2006 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,765 mi
Last recorded140,765 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 GVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2020 140,765 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 137,806 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 128,180 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 128,180 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 118,890 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 118,809 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 108,946 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 101,592 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 92,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 80,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 69,649 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 59,485 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 54,651 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 GVO is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GVO, 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 GVO registered?

GF56 GVO is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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