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OV56 CWT

2006 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,976 mi
Last recorded127,976 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 CWT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 127,976 miles

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

bonnet catch slight play but secure

exhaust hangers poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2017 114,666 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 103,587 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 103,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 95,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 90,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyre treads worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Fail 1 Oct 2014 90,540 miles

Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyre treads worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 24 Sep 2013 77,242 miles

front brake discs wearing

offside rear wheel slightly tight to rotate

Fail 24 Sep 2013 77,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs wearing

offside rear wheel slightly tight to rotate

Pass 24 Sep 2012 64,441 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing

front tyre treads wearing low

Fail 24 Sep 2012 64,441 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs and pads wearing

front tyre treads wearing low

Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,245 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 53,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 6 Oct 2010 41,421 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 41,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 27,770 miles

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

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

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

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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OV56 CWT is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OV56 CWT, 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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OV56 CWT is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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