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MV56 XRL

2006 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,694 mi
Last recorded68,694 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 XRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 68,694 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 67,674 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 66,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside steering rack arm slight play

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both, lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 66,827 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside steering rack arm slight play

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both, lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 65,813 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 65,813 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 64,098 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 58,883 miles

all factory covers fitted restricting view of testable items

play in nearside steering rack arm inner ball joint

Pass 12 Sep 2014 57,129 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 57,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 53,580 miles

Play in n/s/f inner track rod

Pass 15 Dec 2012 48,143 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 43,404 miles

rear pads low also ,off side rear sticking slightly.

Fail 17 Dec 2010 36,469 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 36,469 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 31,571 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 XRL is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRL, 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 XRL registered?

MV56 XRL is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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