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MF56 VWB

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,167 mi
Last recorded77,167 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 VWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 77,167 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 75,809 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside headlamp bracket broken

Pass 16 Sep 2021 74,649 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 70,484 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 65,904 miles

Both front brake discs slightly lipped

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear engine stabiliser mount bush worn

Pass 17 Sep 2018 61,750 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2018 61,750 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2017 57,339 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

coolant level low

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2016 48,597 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner worn (4.1.E.1)

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

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2016 48,597 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2015 42,954 miles

oil leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 42,954 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 37,864 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2014 37,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 32,714 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads getting low

rear tyres cracking up

wheel trims fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2012 27,681 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Sep 2012 27,681 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 23,582 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 23,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 19,399 miles

front discs worn

Fail 20 Sep 2010 19,399 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 14,977 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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MF56 VWB is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MF56 VWB, 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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MF56 VWB is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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