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MV56 XRA

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

58,699 mi
Last recorded58,699 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 XRA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 58,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 58,691 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 51,007 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2023 44,524 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2022 39,870 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 38,528 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 38,526 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 37,562 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 36,550 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 34,643 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 32,586 miles

Rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2016 30,810 miles

Rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2015 28,322 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 25,805 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 23,075 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 19,585 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 16,135 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 13,034 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2009 10,110 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 XRA is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 MV56 XRA, 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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MV56 XRA is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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