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GV56 HOA

2006 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,636 mi
Last recorded101,636 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 HOA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 101,636 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 101,636 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 98,772 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 98,769 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 95,961 miles

Middle exhaust pipe bracket broken but the exhaust is still secure and isn't leaking gasses

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 95,961 miles

Middle exhaust pipe bracket broken but the exhaust is still secure and isn't leaking gasses

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 95,916 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 85,470 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 29 Mar 2016 85,470 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Mar 2015 72,949 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 59,548 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 499,154 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 499,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 41,239 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres age cracking

exhaust corroded

movement in steering rack

rear wheels binding slightly

Fail 4 Dec 2010 27,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres age cracking

Unable to fully inspect hydraulic systems due to wet weather

Pass 4 Dec 2010 27,043 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres age cracking

Unable to fully inspect hydraulic systems due to wet weather

Pass 16 Oct 2009 20,230 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 20,230 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 HOA is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HOA, 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 HOA registered?

GV56 HOA is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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