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LT56 XWL

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,602 mi
Last recorded77,602 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 XWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 77,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side mirror cover insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 73,938 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Sep 2025 73,930 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2024 70,250 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 66,989 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 64,316 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 61,428 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 61,428 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,697 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 57,698 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 55,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge and cracking along the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking along the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight play on the nearside front inner tie rod ball joint

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edge and cracking along the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 52,409 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,544 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 44,507 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,611 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 39,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 33,760 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 28,102 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 21,283 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 21,283 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 16,462 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 13,339 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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LT56 XWL is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LT56 XWL, 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 LT56 XWL registered?

LT56 XWL is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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