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MW56 XBL

2007 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,297 mi
Last recorded133,297 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Citroen C468,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 XBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 133,297 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2022 133,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 123,408 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 117,922 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 108,744 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop has dropped but is intact

Nearside Rear tyre 3-4mm and is slightly stress cracked in tread

Offside Front inner steering joint/tie rod slightly worn

Offside Rear tyre 3mm and is slightly stress cracked in tread

Rear brake discs have a 10mm wide corroded lip - pads ok, 4-5mm approx.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear axle forward bushes deteriorated - no movement

slight engine oil leak/leaks

slight lip to front brake discs - pads good, 6mm approx.

Pass 24 May 2018 98,418 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres gettin low 3-4mm tread

Fail 24 May 2018 98,415 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres gettin low 3-4mm tread

Pass 9 May 2017 85,878 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush slightly stress cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on very outer edge - rest of tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower arm, both bushes slightly stress cracked

both front wipers smearing slightly

both rear axle forward bushes deteriorated - no movement

engine oil leak - further investigation required

slight play in o/s inner steering joint

Fail 9 May 2017 85,878 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket broken - can be welded (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush slightly stress cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on very outer edge - rest of tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower arm, both bushes slightly stress cracked

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

both front wipers smearing slightly

both rear axle forward bushes deteriorated - no movement

engine oil leak - further investigation required

slight play in o/s inner steering joint

Pass 16 May 2016 73,242 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush slightly stress cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower arm, front and rear bushes slightly stress cracked

both front wipers smearing slightly

both rear axle front bushes slightly stress cracked

engine oil leak - further investigation required

rear exhaust silencer front mounting broken - can be welded back on

slight play in o/s inner steering joint (tie rod)

Pass 20 May 2015 59,802 miles

both front tyres wearing on very edges - rest of tread 3-4mm

engine oil leak - possibly head gasket join

Pass 2 Jun 2014 44,275 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 31,342 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 31,342 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2012 28,125 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 26,611 miles

o/s tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Feb 2011 24,990 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 24,990 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 16,906 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 XBL is a 2007 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MW56 XBL, 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 XBL is a 2007 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 February 2007.

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