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GF56 NVU

2006 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,396 mi
Last recorded190,396 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 NVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 190,396 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 169,923 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 169,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 145,495 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under trays

Pass 20 Oct 2017 120,514 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 120,514 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 95,776 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise when spinning wheel

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

under trays

Fail 19 Oct 2016 95,776 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise when spinning wheel

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

under trays

Pass 30 Oct 2015 83,227 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Oct 2015 83,227 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Oct 2014 76,592 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 76,592 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 66,352 miles

N/S/F Road wheel slightly distorted

Pass 18 Oct 2012 55,477 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 55,477 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 46,302 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 38,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Wipers are smearing.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 29,636 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 NVU is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NVU, 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 NVU registered?

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

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