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MA56 CHN

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,469 mi
Last recorded108,469 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 CHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 108,469 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 108,356 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides flashing yellow (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 106,296 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front exhaust pipe and rear exhaust box slightly blowing exhaust gases. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute intermittently blinkers fast (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced blinkers slightly when indicator is blinking (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box bracket snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

air-con pipe bracket/union cracked

Fail 27 Jun 2018 106,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure upper bracket snapped (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive front exhaust pipe and rear exhaust box slightly blowing exhaust gases. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute intermittently blinkers fast (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced blinkers slightly when indicator is blinking (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box bracket snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

air-con pipe bracket/union cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2017 103,100 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 108,295 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 90,098 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 74,488 miles

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

slight play in n/s and o/s steering arms

Fail 26 Aug 2014 74,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

slight play in n/s and o/s steering arms

Fail 20 Aug 2013 54,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 54,013 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 44,779 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 44,734 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,610 miles

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

both front discs slightly worn

slight play offside steering rack end

Fail 25 Aug 2011 36,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front discs slightly worn

slight play offside steering rack end

Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,055 miles

o/s rear saet not locking

Pass 5 Oct 2009 17,487 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 17,487 miles

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

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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MA56 CHN is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey 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 MA56 CHN, 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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MA56 CHN is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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