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SL56 OEF

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,417 mi
Last recorded199,417 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 OEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 199,417 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front chassis slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively undersealed unable to fully inspect nearside front

washer jet pump lazy

Fail 11 Sep 2017 198,397 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked with blue chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front chassis slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

washer jet pump lazy

Pass 21 Sep 2016 114,956 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 108,936 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2015 108,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 103,154 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 103,154 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 95,801 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 95,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 82,376 miles

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

both front steering arm's slightly worn

Fail 28 Sep 2012 82,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front steering arm's slightly worn

Pass 30 Sep 2011 66,350 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 66,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,836 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front pads&discs worn

Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,664 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 OEF is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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