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SB56 GXW

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

63,288 mi
Last recorded63,288 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 GXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 63,288 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 63,288 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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 4 Apr 2016 60,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

exhaust bracket/hanger missing

Fail 4 Apr 2016 60,080 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

exhaust bracket/hanger missing

Pass 28 Mar 2015 54,610 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 54,610 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 49,797 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 48,150 miles

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

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

cut in side wall on nsr

Fail 12 Nov 2013 48,146 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

cut in side wall on nsr

Pass 8 Nov 2012 44,350 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 7 Nov 2012 44,341 miles

Nearside 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 8 Nov 2011 39,933 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various components corroding.o/s/r brake sticking.lower engine cover missing.slight play in rack.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 39,933 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various components corroding.o/s/r brake sticking.lower engine cover missing.slight play in rack.

Fail 21 Sep 2010 34,904 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

various bushes worn, various componments corroded, front discs worn, rear discs worn and corroded, plastic covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2010 34,904 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

various bushes worn, various componments corroded, front discs worn, rear discs worn and corroded, plastic covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2009 29,700 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 29,700 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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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SB56 GXW is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SB56 GXW, 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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SB56 GXW is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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