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SL56 LPJ

2006 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,432 mi
Last recorded98,432 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 LPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 98,432 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush starting to split/perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 27 Jan 2020 98,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush starting to split/perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 25 Jan 2019 88,693 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 88,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 80,775 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 80,765 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 61,474 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 61,473 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front sill dented

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 56,799 miles

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

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

e.m.l light on

slight cracking to both rear tyres within tread area.

Pass 6 Dec 2014 56,799 miles

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

e.m.l light on

slight cracking to both rear tyres within tread area.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 52,144 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 48,177 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 19,400 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 36,880 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING RACK

Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,555 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SL56 LPJ is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SL56 LPJ, 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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SL56 LPJ is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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