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ML56 ZFB

2006 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,492 mi
Last recorded100,492 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 ZFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2022 100,492 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached incorrectly fitted or damaged (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner rack end has excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and about to become detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 96,064 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight exhaust gas leak from rear silencer

Fail 6 Jul 2021 96,064 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight exhaust gas leak from rear silencer

Pass 9 Jul 2020 88,398 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 88,398 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine coolant below minimum level

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2019 77,152 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 65,418 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 3 Jun 2017 52,770 miles

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

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

play detected in steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 Jun 2016 39,513 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,508 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 31,508 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 29,674 miles

n/s/r tyre is cracked

o/s f tyre is worn low

rear wheels are binding slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2013 26,191 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 23,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 23,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 18,359 miles

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

n/s wiper split/smearing

Pass 28 Sep 2010 14,692 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 6,214 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 4,259 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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ML56 ZFB is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ML56 ZFB, 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 ZFB is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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