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RO56 GWL

2006 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,763 mi
Last recorded174,763 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 GWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 174,763 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 170,863 miles

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

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

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

heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Jan 2022 170,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2021 160,998 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure

Fail 7 Jan 2021 160,998 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2020 153,682 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear belts not tested child seats fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2019 142,079 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rubber broken buy still secure

Pass 16 Jan 2018 135,540 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 135,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure circlip has come away (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment spring jumping lock to lock bearing worn (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure circlip has come away (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front differential noisy

Pass 5 Sep 2017 130,260 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear axle bushes deteriating

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 130,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear axle bushes deteriating

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 116,293 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2016 116,293 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2015 106,827 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 106,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

condensation in the passenger side headlight

Pass 25 Oct 2014 86,996 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 86,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 78,364 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 78,364 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 69,654 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre hand brake cable corroded

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 69,654 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre hand brake cable corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 58,662 miles

EML light on

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 58,662 miles

EML light on

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 47,589 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 83,478 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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RO56 GWL is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RO56 GWL, 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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RO56 GWL is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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