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HV56 OPL

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,157 mi
Last recorded113,157 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 OPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 113,157 miles

Nearside Front sill damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front seat belts slow retracting back

Fail 23 Oct 2025 113,157 miles

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

Nearside Front sill damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front seat belts slow retracting back

Pass 9 Nov 2024 111,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2024 111,531 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 110,640 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 110,640 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 107,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 101,681 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 97,723 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 90,062 miles

both rear brakes are slightly binding

rear inner pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 12 Jul 2018 80,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 80,825 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 74,584 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 69,632 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 60,560 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 57,633 miles

front discs slight lip

front pads low

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Sep 2014 52,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,782 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 67,407 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 34,795 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 29,082 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 22,303 miles

n/s/f sill filled with filler

Fail 23 Sep 2009 22,303 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s wiper perished

n/s/f sill filled with filler

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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HV56 OPL is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HV56 OPL, 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 HV56 OPL registered?

HV56 OPL is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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The MOT history for HV56 OPL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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