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SH56 OWM

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,763 mi
Last recorded114,763 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 OWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 114,763 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 110,852 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 107,114 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 103,046 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 103,042 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 98,206 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm min limit

oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Mar 2016 95,523 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 95,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced Headlamp bulb is not retained - spring retaining clip missing (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 91,413 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 91,412 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 85,457 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 85,457 miles

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 81,741 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 15 Nov 2012 81,741 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 71,201 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 66,469 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 66,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 53,185 miles

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 15 Oct 2009 53,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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)

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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SH56 OWM is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SH56 OWM, 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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SH56 OWM is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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