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RJ56 DBZ

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,923 mi
Last recorded110,923 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 DBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 110,923 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 106,288 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 106,283 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 99,020 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 99,019 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 94,984 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 94,976 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 90,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3.5mm but perishing and has 2 nails in. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine area ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 90,136 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3.5mm but perishing and has 2 nails in. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine area ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 84,462 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 84,462 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2015 80,514 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 80,514 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 75,752 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 67,793 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 61,281 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 54,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertray fitted restricting view

Fail 27 Oct 2011 54,736 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertray fitted restricting view

Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,033 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 47,033 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 42,761 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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RJ56 DBZ is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 RJ56 DBZ, 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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RJ56 DBZ is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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