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GL56 GXE

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,602 mi
Last recorded91,602 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 91,602 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 91,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 87,954 miles

Front body damage

Nearside Front mirror unit damaged but secure

Nearside Lower body damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 87,954 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front body damage

Nearside Front mirror unit damaged but secure

Nearside Lower body damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 83,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front tyre worn more so inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 83,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

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

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front tyre worn more so inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,600 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front side mirror damage

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

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

Offside Front seat belt mechanism slow to retract

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage but no cords exposed

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

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly / feathering

front end damage to vehicle

front number plate damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2015 71,951 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 65,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 65,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 58,687 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 52,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 44,133 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 44,133 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 37,688 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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GL56 GXE is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 GL56 GXE, 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 GXE registered?

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

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