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GL56 GXB

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

103,723 mi
Last recorded103,723 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 GXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 103,723 miles

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

Engine cover fitted to vehicle unable to carry out full inspection of engine bay

MOT test carried out in wet condition

Nearside Rear Seat has child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 103,720 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Engine cover fitted to vehicle unable to carry out full inspection of engine bay

MOT test carried out in wet condition

Nearside Rear Seat has child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 96,441 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 88,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs and brake pads worn

Fail 10 Feb 2014 88,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs and brake pads worn

Pass 26 Feb 2013 75,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front door trim damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2013 75,183 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front door trim damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2012 61,462 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2012 61,461 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2011 45,898 miles

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

brake fluid looks low

Fail 24 Jan 2011 45,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake fluid looks low

Pass 9 Feb 2010 30,949 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 30,949 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GL56 GXB is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GL56 GXB, 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 GL56 GXB registered?

GL56 GXB is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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