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GL56 TDU

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

170,927 mi
Last recorded170,927 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 170,927 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 160,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake reservoir damp

excessive play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 16 Dec 2013 160,705 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake reservoir damp

excessive play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 22 Dec 2012 145,153 miles

offside rear wheel binding on

play in steering (both inner steering rack joints)

Fail 22 Dec 2012 145,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear wheel binding on

play in steering (both inner steering rack joints)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 120,744 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

headlamp masks fitted

nearside front wiper split starting to smear

nearside underwing sheild insecure

offside dip beam image poor

Pass 20 Dec 2011 120,744 miles

headlamp masks fitted

nearside front wiper split starting to smear

nearside underwing sheild insecure

offside dip beam image poor

Pass 17 Dec 2010 95,837 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 95,837 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 70,277 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 69,674 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TDU is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TDU, 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 TDU registered?

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

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