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LX56 XTL

2006 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,952 mi
Last recorded82,952 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 XTL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 82,952 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 80,900 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 79,794 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 79,793 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 76,170 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 76,170 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 72,017 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 68,262 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 67,713 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front lower arm rear bush's perishing

Pass 20 Mar 2018 55,218 miles

Cut in nearside front outer Tyre wall but not down to ply or cord's.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

One Exhaust hanger broken off but Exhaust system not insecure.

Pass 20 Mar 2017 49,990 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 45,388 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 27 Mar 2015 39,909 miles

front brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 2 Apr 2014 35,224 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,204 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 33,937 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 30,068 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 30,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack,no plys or cords showing.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 26,049 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 21,809 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 21,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 17,232 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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LX56 XTL is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black 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 LX56 XTL, 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 LX56 XTL registered?

LX56 XTL is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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