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OV56 FZS

2006 Citroen C4

Green Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,808 mi
Last recorded127,808 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 FZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 127,808 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 127,808 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 124,836 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 124,836 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn + pads worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides white + o/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 118,783 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 116,871 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 107,731 miles

corrosion on rear discs

front brake pad wear

o/s/f indicator fading

wear on front discs b/l

Fail 20 Nov 2015 107,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on rear discs

front brake pad wear

o/s/f indicator fading

wear on front discs b/l

Fail 4 Nov 2014 101,066 miles

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

o/s/f droplink boot damage

o/s/f n/s/f tyre wear on edges and cracking/perishing

wear on front brtake discs

Pass 4 Nov 2014 101,066 miles

o/s/f droplink boot damage

o/s/f n/s/f tyre wear on edges and cracking/perishing

wear on front brtake discs

Pass 4 Dec 2013 97,293 miles

nearside rear tyre slight uneaven wear

Pass 15 Nov 2012 86,402 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 86,402 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Nov 2011 68,653 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 68,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 52,520 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 39,697 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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OV56 FZS is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FZS, 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 FZS registered?

OV56 FZS is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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