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MW56 SWX

2007 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,410 mi
Last recorded75,410 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C468,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 SWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2025 75,410 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 71,375 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 71,375 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 66,079 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 66,076 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Rear Wiper Blade Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 64,679 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 64,679 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 62,752 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 62,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 61,592 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 61,592 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 59,577 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 57,002 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 57,002 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 53,489 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 53,489 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 52,370 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 52,370 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 50,910 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 50,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 48,790 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 46,062 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 46,062 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 40,719 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 31,891 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 31,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2010 25,093 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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MW56 SWX is a 2007 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MW56 SWX, 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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MW56 SWX is a 2007 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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