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GF56 XDE

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,852 mi
Last recorded106,852 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 106,852 miles

Advise engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ( water ingress on the inside of the lens ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear ( Offside rear Parking brake effort significantly less than the nearside rear )

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ( Both of the rearmost seats missing ) ()

Fail 5 Jan 2021 106,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Advise engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ( water ingress on the inside of the lens ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear ( Offside rear Parking brake effort significantly less than the nearside rear )

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ( Both of the rearmost seats missing ) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2020 103,450 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ( middle seat in central row ) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both of the rearmost seats missing therefore these seats,seat belts,retaining devices & mountings can not be checked . ()

Pass 19 Jun 2019 95,266 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2018 88,420 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge unevenly

Nearside headlamp washer defective

Pass 23 Jun 2017 79,911 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 79,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,216 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,668 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 56,668 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 41,596 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 25,862 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 25,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 5,466 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 4,975 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 3,198 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 XDE 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 75%.

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 XDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF56 XDE registered?

GF56 XDE is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is GF56 XDE safe to buy?

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