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MV56 CYU

2006 Citroen C4

Gold Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,812 mi
Last recorded123,812 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 CYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 123,812 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 123,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 119,234 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 25 Mar 2019 119,230 miles

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 19 Mar 2018 6,214 miles

parking brake rear cable corrosion advised

Fail 14 Mar 2018 6,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

parking brake rear cable corrosion advised

Pass 15 Mar 2017 100,540 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 85,081 miles

air intake pipe detached and damaged

nearside rear hand brake cable corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2016 85,056 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

air intake pipe detached and damaged

nearside rear hand brake cable corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 60,206 miles

(lock to lock) steering slightly notchy

Fail 12 Mar 2015 60,206 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 55,302 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 55,302 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 47,792 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 47,792 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 41,250 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 34,182 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 34,182 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 25,000 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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MV56 CYU is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Gold with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MV56 CYU, 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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What year was MV56 CYU registered?

MV56 CYU is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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