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GL56 GXO

2006 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

167,108 mi
Last recorded167,108 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 GXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 167,108 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock rubber bushes perished and splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face rusted and pitted not using the full disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shock outer dust covers loose

Fail 4 Jan 2022 167,107 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light up on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear lamps bulbs white not amber (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock rubber bushes perished and splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face rusted and pitted not using the full disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shock outer dust covers loose

Fail 31 Dec 2021 167,070 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items from mirror and "phone" holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake 17%

Pass 22 Dec 2020 161,276 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nsf inner rack end slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc rusty and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear and n/s/f/ ind bulbs fadded

Pass 2 Jan 2020 155,987 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 155,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 152,736 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2019 152,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure with inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2018 149,753 miles

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 2 Jan 2018 149,753 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 23 Dec 2017 149,749 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both inner rack joints have play

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of the adult belt

engine cover & under-tray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2016 141,534 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

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)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 141,534 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

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 22 Dec 2015 131,863 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 22 Dec 2015 131,863 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Dec 2014 121,757 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing badly inner edge 205/50r17

Pass 17 Dec 2013 108,418 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 93,298 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 80,367 miles

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

front tyre edges worn slightly

Pass 9 Dec 2011 80,367 miles

front tyre edges worn slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2010 65,217 miles

nearside windscreen wiper deteriorated

Fail 16 Dec 2010 65,217 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside windscreen wiper deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2009 52,987 miles

front pads worn

Fail 9 Dec 2009 52,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front pads worn

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 GXO is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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