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SG56 XVC

2006 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

75,132 mi
Last recorded75,132 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 XVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 75,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 70,551 miles

centre exhaust bracket missing and rear exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust system still adequately supported

Fail 14 Sep 2017 70,551 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Engine management lamp illuminated

centre exhaust bracket missing and rear exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust system still adequately supported

Pass 9 Sep 2016 64,319 miles

Centre exhaust bracket missing but exhaust system still adequately supported

Rear exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust system still adequately supported

Fail 8 Sep 2016 64,316 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre exhaust bracket missing but exhaust system still adequately supported

Rear exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust system still adequately supported

Pass 15 Sep 2015 56,832 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 56,832 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both + perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 50,425 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 65,095 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 38,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 8 Aug 2012 38,915 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 2 Aug 2011 34,576 miles

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

n/s/front steering inner rackend has play in it

Fail 1 Aug 2011 34,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/front steering inner rackend has play in it

Pass 30 Jul 2010 31,898 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 31,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 29,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 29,080 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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SG56 XVC is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SG56 XVC, 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 SG56 XVC registered?

SG56 XVC is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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