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PJ56 GPE

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,335 mi
Last recorded101,335 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 GPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 101,335 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 101,335 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 100,403 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 100,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 96,690 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2018 92,491 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 89,147 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 89,147 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 85,315 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 85,304 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 81,001 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 77,939 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 72,305 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,583 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 57,502 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Age related cracks to NSR Tyre outer sidewall.

Age related cracks to OSR Tyre, but not exposing cords at time of test.

N/S Wing mirror bracket loose, but secured safely at time of test

N/S/F Spot light inop

NSF Tyre - Outer sidewall scrubbed

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S Wing mirror bracket loose, but secured safely at time of test

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jun 2011 45,306 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f lower fog inop

Pass 18 Dec 2009 27,063 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 27,062 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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PJ56 GPE is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PJ56 GPE, 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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PJ56 GPE is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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