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GV56 CYO

2006 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

212,703 mi
Last recorded212,703 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 CYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 212,703 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low 2.19mm recorded

Oil leak intercooler area ()

eml warning on

Fail 17 Nov 2017 212,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn low 2.19mm recorded

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak intercooler area ()

eml warning on

Pass 24 Nov 2016 193,335 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 193,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 172,840 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 172,771 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 154,217 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 153,984 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 137,389 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

dipstick mount bracket adrift

offside rear auxillary position lamp inoperative

Pass 6 Nov 2012 120,290 miles

for previous advisories see test number 827791012302

Fail 6 Nov 2012 120,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Center brake light not working

N/S/R tyre heavily worn on inner edge reason for failure

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear discs poor condition

multiple deep cuts in N/S/R tyre but not showing cords at time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2011 164,216 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2011 164,206 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2011 101,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Broken dipstick tube, unable to see extent of damage

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S handbrake cable slightly insecure

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

Rear brakes sticking on slightly

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 135,090 miles

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, o/s/r tyre close to legal limit,aged and cracked, Tracking check, Plastic covers over brakes/steering, Engine oil level low.

Fail 22 Oct 2010 135,045 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, o/s/r tyre close to legal limit,aged and cracked, Tracking check, Plastic covers over brakes/steering, Engine oil level low.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 63,798 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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GV56 CYO is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 GV56 CYO, 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 GV56 CYO registered?

GV56 CYO is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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