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GN56 SNJ

2006 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,211 mi
Last recorded66,211 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 SNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 66,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush deteriated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack output arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 66,211 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush deteriated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack output arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 62,035 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam nearside & offside (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 58,802 miles

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside One of the clips on headlight unit is broken - Headlight unit has slight movement

Rear Both axle beam bushes slightly deteriorating

Fail 21 Dec 2016 58,802 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside One of the clips on headlight unit is broken - Headlight unit has slight movement

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Both axle beam bushes slightly deteriorating

Pass 15 Dec 2015 55,953 miles

high level brake light in- op

Fail 15 Dec 2015 55,953 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

high level brake light in- op

Pass 19 Dec 2014 52,102 miles

Rear hi vis stop lamp not working....

Pass 19 Dec 2013 48,801 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 45,380 miles

both rear tyres slight cracks on outer walls

Pass 22 Dec 2011 40,931 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 40,931 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 35,177 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 28,224 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 28,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GN56 SNJ is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol 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 GN56 SNJ, 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 GN56 SNJ registered?

GN56 SNJ is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is GN56 SNJ safe to buy?

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