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LC56 SZR

2006 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,965 mi
Last recorded128,965 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 SZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 128,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 128,960 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre nearing limit (outer edge)

Pass 4 Jan 2019 99,121 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 99,113 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 73,582 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 73,582 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 65,876 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 55,745 miles

freeplay to inner steering rack joints

Fail 4 Jan 2016 55,745 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

freeplay to inner steering rack joints

Pass 3 Nov 2014 42,065 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

o/s/f wheel rim slightly distorted

Fail 31 Oct 2014 42,005 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

o/s/f wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 4 Nov 2013 38,192 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 38,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/r brake has slight bind

Pass 14 Nov 2012 33,475 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 28,315 miles

all 4 tyres have slight perishing

Pass 22 Nov 2010 22,274 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 17,845 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 17,839 miles

Rear brake disc excessively 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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LC56 SZR 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 61.1%.

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 LC56 SZR, 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 LC56 SZR registered?

LC56 SZR is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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