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GF56 GZU

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,131 mi
Last recorded120,131 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 GZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2020 120,131 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 119,061 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 119,061 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 117,093 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 106,712 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 106,712 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 93,445 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 93,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working bulb 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm worn on the inner edge, ply cords close to being exposed. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working bulb 380 (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% bulb 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working bulb 380 (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 80,776 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 80,776 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,341 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,316 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 47,820 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 34,213 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 22,011 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 16,559 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 GZU is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GZU, 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 GZU registered?

GF56 GZU is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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