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SB56 HVW

2006 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,376 mi
Last recorded97,376 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 HVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 97,376 miles

Both front headlamps repaired from accident damage. Borderline pass

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Nov 2019 97,376 miles

Both front headlamps repaired from accident damage. Borderline pass

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2018 91,598 miles

battery cover insecure

offside rear tyre perished

offside steering rack worn

Pass 22 Nov 2017 86,891 miles

front tyres 2mm inner edge

slight wear offside rack

Fail 22 Nov 2017 86,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front tyres 2mm inner edge

slight wear offside rack

Pass 25 Nov 2016 83,220 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak ()

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

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2016 83,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak ()

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

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2015 79,868 miles

Nearside Front balljoint

Nearside Front droplink

Nearside Front top strut mount

Offside Front drop link

Pass 27 Oct 2014 69,911 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 69,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 43,826 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 37,543 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 31,490 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 31,490 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre at 2mm on inside

slight play in tie rods

Pass 22 Nov 2010 25,451 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 25,451 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 19,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 19,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HVW is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HVW, 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 SB56 HVW registered?

SB56 HVW is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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