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ML56 AZR

2006 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

68,090 mi
Last recorded68,090 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 AZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 68,090 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 68,085 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 61,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 58,857 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 58,857 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 58,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 57,357 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 56,080 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 55,089 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 55,089 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 52,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall excessive perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 52,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall excessive perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 50,465 miles

Front Tyre Outer Walls Perished

Fail 6 Oct 2017 50,465 miles

Front Tyre Outer Walls Perished

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 47,204 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 45,317 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 45,317 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 42,689 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 42,689 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 38,497 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 34,451 miles

brake pedal slightly soft

Pass 5 Oct 2011 29,996 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 29,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 19,377 miles

Near side rear tyre outer wall cut.

Fail 21 Oct 2009 19,377 miles

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

Near side front outer wall parished.

Near side rear tyre outer wall cut.

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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ML56 AZR is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ML56 AZR, 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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ML56 AZR is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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