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GU56 CUW

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,368 mi
Last recorded131,368 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 CUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 131,368 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Mar 2019 131,368 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2018 122,862 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 122,696 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished in outer tread

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 116,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 106,027 miles

play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2016 106,027 miles

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

play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 94,449 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 94,391 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wiperblades smearing

Pass 14 Aug 2013 87,127 miles

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

advise o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2012 79,186 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 71,454 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 71,454 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 63,084 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,262 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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GU56 CUW is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 GU56 CUW, 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 GU56 CUW registered?

GU56 CUW is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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