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GF56 GWV

2006 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,734 mi
Last recorded86,734 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 GWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 86,734 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

cracks in o/s/r tyre

slight wear n/s steering arm

Pass 2 Aug 2016 125,915 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2016 125,915 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 116,175 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side rear tyre low on outer edge

Fail 6 Jan 2015 116,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side rear tyre low on outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2013 60,489 miles

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

Slight play in osf steering rack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2013 60,439 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight play in osf steering rack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2012 53,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 45,819 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 45,757 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 38,843 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 30,324 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 GWV is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GWV, 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 GWV registered?

GF56 GWV is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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