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SH56 VPW

2006 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,112 mi
Last recorded89,112 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 VPW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 89,112 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

suspect diesel injector blow

Fail 1 May 2018 89,104 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

suspect diesel injector blow

under tray insecure

Pass 5 May 2017 86,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside and outside edges and cracks to outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine and under covers fitted

near side rear fog light insecure

possible injector blow

Fail 3 May 2017 86,645 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside and outside edges and cracks to outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine and under covers fitted

near side rear fog light insecure

possible injector blow

Pass 4 May 2016 83,334 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside edge and cracks to tread (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre worn on outside edge

near side rear fog light insecure

play in off side and near side steering rack arms

under cover insecure

Fail 28 Apr 2016 83,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside edge and cracks to tread (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre worn on outside edge

near side rear fog light insecure

play in off side and near side steering rack arms

under cover insecure

Pass 18 May 2015 78,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 78,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 72,583 miles

slight play im offside track rod end

Pass 12 Dec 2012 68,710 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Dec 2012 68,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2011 63,132 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 48,544 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 48,544 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 35,179 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 35,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,900 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 33,557 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside 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 VPW is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VPW, 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 VPW is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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