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SL56 VTZ

2006 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,644 mi
Last recorded89,644 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 VTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 89,644 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 89,642 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 83,687 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 83,687 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 77,841 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 71,781 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 71,781 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 65,297 miles

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

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

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

Slight play n/s/f inner tie rod

Pass 11 Oct 2013 65,297 miles

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

Slight play n/s/f inner tie rod

Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,643 miles

Backbox rear support bracket broken

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 47,422 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,428 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 39,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front wipers just starting to smear screen.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,091 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VTZ is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SL56 VTZ, 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 SL56 VTZ registered?

SL56 VTZ is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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