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MT56 VYL

2007 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

102,889 mi
Last recorded102,889 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C468,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 VYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 102,889 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective at rear of centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 102,889 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective at rear of centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 85,937 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 85,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 85,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp is in poor condition (condensation)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 85,146 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp is in poor condition (condensation)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 82,567 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 80,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 80,216 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 78,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 76,664 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 76,661 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 73,918 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 70,629 miles

2x child seats fitted

front nearside steering rack slight play

Fail 13 Nov 2017 70,629 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

2x child seats fitted

front nearside steering rack slight play

Pass 14 Nov 2016 67,237 miles

slight play in nearside inner rack end

Pass 19 Dec 2015 64,897 miles

Nearside Front has play in inner steering arm

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 60,104 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fron wipers worn

nsr top side light in op

Pass 3 Jan 2014 55,552 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 55,552 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 49,929 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 49,929 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 44,337 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 39,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2010 34,399 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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MT56 VYL is a 2007 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 68,975 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 MT56 VYL, 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 19 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MT56 VYL is a 2007 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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