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RK56 XVL

2006 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,512 mi
Last recorded108,512 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 XVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 108,512 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 108,053 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 107,241 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 107,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 106,032 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 106,032 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2016 103,621 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Rear rear mount broken (silencer adequately supported)

pattern on headlamps not clear

Pass 9 Dec 2015 96,493 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 90,847 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 6 Dec 2014 90,754 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 10 Dec 2013 79,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 79,676 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 67,301 miles

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

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

front o/s and n/s front inner steering rack joints are showing signs of wear!

Pass 30 Sep 2011 56,042 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 49,550 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 49,492 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,959 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 34,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RK56 XVL is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc 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 RK56 XVL, 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 RK56 XVL registered?

RK56 XVL is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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