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SJ56 RNV

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,824 mi
Last recorded95,824 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 RNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 95,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion rear chassis legs/axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 95,795 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion rear chassis legs/axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 92,262 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2023 92,262 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 88,779 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2022 88,756 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 85,014 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 84,928 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 82,544 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 79,943 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 77,051 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 77,051 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 73,387 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 69,870 miles

front tyres low tread inner edges

Fail 29 Aug 2016 69,838 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front tyres low tread inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2015 66,326 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,688 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 59,093 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,728 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 46,534 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,915 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 32,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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SJ56 RNV is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SJ56 RNV, 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 SJ56 RNV registered?

SJ56 RNV is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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