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SH56 VSM

2006 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,521 mi
Last recorded126,521 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 VSM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 126,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 118,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 95,808 miles

Engine management light on

Fuel cap been repaired.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Sill damage at O/S/F

Pass 17 Aug 2012 95,808 miles

Engine management light on

Fuel cap been repaired.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Sill damage at O/S/F

Pass 15 Feb 2012 76,861 miles

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

slight wear on steering rack

Fail 14 Feb 2012 76,861 miles

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

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

slight wear on steering rack

Pass 19 Aug 2011 59,936 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake dics rusting

offside front lower roll bar ball end rubber boot cut

Fail 18 Aug 2011 59,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fit no smoking sticker

front brake dics rusting

offside front lower roll bar ball end rubber boot cut

taxi meter wires loose

Fail 16 Nov 2010 89,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 89,478 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 36,013 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 36,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SH56 VSM is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VSM, 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 SH56 VSM registered?

SH56 VSM is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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