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SH56 VTF

2006 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,208 mi
Last recorded67,208 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 VTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 67,208 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 58,756 miles

Central Front Inner Exhaust noisy internals / baffles - ( flexi - down pipe mesh broken ) (7.1.4)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight - pin bush bearing bush ( Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush always change suspension parts and components in pairs (2.7.4)

Oil leak ( mist ) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin limit - brakes passed its own merit ( required soon ) (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 58,756 miles

Central Front Inner Exhaust noisy internals / baffles - ( flexi - down pipe mesh broken ) (7.1.4)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight - pin bush bearing bush ( Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush always change suspension parts and components in pairs (2.7.4)

Oil leak ( mist ) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin limit - brakes passed its own merit ( required soon ) (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour nearside d offside - both required (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 56,279 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 53,661 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 49,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 49,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 43,291 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 36,060 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 29,749 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 23,014 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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SH56 VTF is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTF, 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 VTF registered?

SH56 VTF is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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