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GL56 SYW

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,980 mi
Last recorded103,980 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 SYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 103,980 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 103,965 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 103,400 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 103,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 102,261 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 102,359 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2018 98,860 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Dec 2018 98,858 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2017 95,440 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

initial play noted in both steering rack ends to track rods joints

Pass 2 Dec 2016 91,064 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 91,060 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 87,098 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both stepped (4.1.E.1)

initial play in nearside steering rack end joint,nearside track rod end rubber loose

Pass 3 Dec 2014 76,040 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 67,457 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 58,245 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 51,411 miles

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

Overdue service according to dash display

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Dec 2011 51,411 miles

Overdue service according to dash display

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Dec 2010 43,048 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 34,225 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 SYW is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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