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MW56 VSP

2007 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

144,014 mi
Last recorded144,014 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Citroen C468,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 VSP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 144,014 miles

battery little loose

front brake pads getting low

front lower arm bushes have cracks

front number plate has damage

hand brake has travel

lots of marks on front screen

n/s/f top mount bearing is tight on lock

o/s/f & n/s/f side lights are dim

o/s/f link bar has play lower

o/s/f tread has damage /low on tread

o/s/r indicator shows white light

spare wheel fitted n/s/r

Fail 4 Oct 2019 144,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter clip loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

battery little loose

front brake pads getting low

front lower arm bushes have cracks

front number plate has damage

hand brake has travel

lots of marks on front screen

n/s/f top mount bearing is tight on lock

o/s/f & n/s/f side lights are dim

o/s/f link bar has play lower

o/s/f tread has damage /low on tread

o/s/r indicator shows white light

spare wheel fitted n/s/r

Pass 10 Oct 2018 135,825 miles

2 front side lights dim

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

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

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

front window screen has marks

n/s/f shocker top mounting bearing slightly tight on lock

rear number plate just in limit

rear shocker bushes have cracks

Fail 10 Oct 2018 135,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

2 front side lights dim

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

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

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

front window screen has marks

n/s/f shocker top mounting bearing slightly tight on lock

rear number plate just in limit

rear shocker bushes have cracks

Pass 27 Sep 2017 129,872 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

rack ends have play o/s/f & n/s/f

Fail 27 Sep 2017 129,870 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump on side /slight damage and crack all over (4.1.D.1b)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks on side wall

rack ends have play o/s/f & n/s/f

Pass 7 Oct 2016 120,554 miles

Centre Front wind screen slight scratches

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre slight cut on outer wall low on tread

Nearside Rear brake hose slight rube marks

n/s o/s front disc corroded on inside edge

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 7 Oct 2016 120,554 miles

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

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

Centre Front wind screen slight scratches

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre slight cut on outer wall low on tread

Nearside Rear brake hose slight rube marks

n/s o/s disc corroded inside edge

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Oct 2015 11,388 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 113,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 108,727 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 108,727 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Handbrake travel slightly high

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 98,421 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 85,269 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 73,212 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 73,212 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 57,485 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 42,270 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 42,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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
Full Citroen C4 reliability report

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MW56 VSP is a 2007 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VSP, 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 VSP is a 2007 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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