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GU56 EFW

2006 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,289 mi
Last recorded81,289 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 EFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 81,289 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 81,247 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 80,702 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 80,702 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side lever stuck in on position (lever released) (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 79,854 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 79,854 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 79,412 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 79,042 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 78,741 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 78,301 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 77,617 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 76,872 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 75,909 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 74,971 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 119,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2013 119,144 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on , on dash .

Pass 17 Sep 2012 65,082 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,049 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2010 38,162 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,636 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 23,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EFW is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GU56 EFW, 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 EFW registered?

GU56 EFW is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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