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NV56 GEY

2006 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,756 mi
Last recorded118,756 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 GEY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 118,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 116,905 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 113,382 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2020 113,322 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 109,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Pass 11 Jan 2018 102,568 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

both rear tyres are getting low on tread 3mm

Pass 11 Jan 2017 91,426 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 91,421 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 82,115 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 82,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 72,052 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 72,050 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 62,472 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in near side front steering rack joint

Fail 27 Jan 2014 62,467 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in near side front steering rack joint

Pass 10 Jan 2013 53,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

slight cuts in off side rear tyre

slight play in near side front steering rack joint

Pass 10 Jan 2012 43,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 35,381 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 35,381 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 24,033 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,560 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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NV56 GEY is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NV56 GEY, 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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NV56 GEY is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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