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OV56 EXO

2006 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,627 mi
Last recorded79,627 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 EXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 79,627 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (4.1.4 (b))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 side (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Nov 2025 79,627 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (4.1.4 (b))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 side (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Dec 2024 79,597 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 79,539 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 79,491 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 77,128 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 74,988 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 74,988 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 73,621 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 71,342 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 66,901 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 62,839 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2016 58,392 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 54,481 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 54,422 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 50,413 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 46,517 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 42,540 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 42,522 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 22 Oct 2011 37,905 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 37,905 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,249 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 27,979 miles

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

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 EXO is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OV56 EXO, 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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What year was OV56 EXO registered?

OV56 EXO is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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The MOT history for OV56 EXO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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