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OV56 XUU

2006 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,899 mi
Last recorded119,899 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 XUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 119,899 miles

front and rear inner pads look low

Pass 25 Jul 2014 105,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet stay missing

both front brake discs pitted inner sides advise replacement

n/s/r tyre has surface cracks

o/s/r tyre has surface cracks 205/50 r17 93w

Fail 25 Jul 2014 105,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet stay missing

both front brake discs pitted inner sides advise replacement

o/s/r tyre has surface cracks 205/50 r17 93w

Pass 27 Jun 2013 95,626 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 86,271 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 80,362 miles

nearside rear brake stiff to turn, starting to bind

unable to open boot

Fail 30 Jun 2011 80,361 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake stiff to turn, starting to bind

unable to open boot

Pass 16 Jan 2010 56,015 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 55,735 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 XUU is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV56 XUU registered?

OV56 XUU is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is OV56 XUU safe to buy?

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