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GF56 XCT

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,470 mi
Last recorded103,470 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 XCT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 103,470 miles

front brake pipe nuts corroded

rear discs surface corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2022 103,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front brake pipe nuts corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2021 100,110 miles

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

Nearside Inner steering rack joint play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 100,110 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Inner steering rack joint play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 92,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 92,090 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values reading 2.13 limit 1.38 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 86,717 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 86,716 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 83,643 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2017 83,598 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2016 75,247 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2016 75,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 68,903 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2014 62,685 miles

front brake discs inner surface corroded

slight play nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 7 Nov 2013 53,755 miles

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

nearside rear upper position lamp not working

Pass 23 Nov 2012 44,650 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 37,740 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn (scored)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 37,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn (scored)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 30,964 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 21,033 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 XCT is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XCT, 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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GF56 XCT is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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