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MK56 EKR

2006 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

151,143 mi
Last recorded151,143 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 EKR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 151,143 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 148,170 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 144,034 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 140,128 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 137,290 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 132,588 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 128,162 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Sep 2018 123,032 miles

Both headlamps emit a poor pattern

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2017 113,343 miles

Both headlamps emit a poor pattern

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 105,487 miles

Both headlamps emit a poor pattern

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working

Middle exhaust hanger missing butnot affecting security of the system

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 92,760 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 92,760 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 79,764 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r.unable to check seat belt fully.

n/s/f tyre 3mm

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 8 Aug 2014 79,764 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r.unable to check seat belt fully.

high level brake light inop

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r top side light inop

rear silencer mount broken but still secure

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 28 Aug 2013 66,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 13 Aug 2012 49,314 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 39,921 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 31,518 miles

o/s/f and rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2009 21,978 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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MK56 EKR is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MK56 EKR, 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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MK56 EKR is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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