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GK56 XBR

2006 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,854 mi
Last recorded182,854 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 XBR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 182,854 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 182,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 111,262 miles

Front Outer bumper damaged

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch damaged

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 109,243 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 109,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 107,350 miles

Nearside Inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 107,350 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 103,405 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Nov 2014 103,405 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 88,334 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 88,334 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear lower side light not working

Pass 14 Sep 2012 74,909 miles

Both rear tyres slightly feathered on edges

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey when rotated by hand

Slight oil misting on gearbox

Slight play in nearside inner rack ball joint

Pass 19 Sep 2011 62,272 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,529 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 25 Sep 2009 37,854 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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GK56 XBR is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GK56 XBR, 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 GK56 XBR registered?

GK56 XBR is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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