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GU56 TUW

2006 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,972 mi
Last recorded116,972 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 TUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2019 116,972 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested both headlamps insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 105,647 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 105,646 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 96,964 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 96,693 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has law pressure unable to see leak

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

coolant level low

Pass 19 Nov 2016 91,239 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 90,895 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 75,996 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 74,890 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 60,866 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 51,074 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 43,128 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 35,515 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,509 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 22,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 22,136 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 TUW is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GU56 TUW, 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 TUW registered?

GU56 TUW is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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