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SV56 EWM

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

55,681 mi
Last recorded55,681 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 EWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 55,681 miles

Both front flexihose ferrules rusty

Both front wishbones rear bushes deteriorating

Nearside front drop link has play in lower ball joint

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake disc rusty, slight imbalance across the rear axle

Small cut on outer sidewall of offside front tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2015 55,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Both front flexihose ferrules rusty

Both front wishbones rear bushes deteriorating

Nearside front drop link has play in lower ball joint

Nearside rear tyre irrepairably punctured by nail in inner sidewall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake disc rusty, slight imbalance across the rear axle

Small cut on outer sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2014 483,470 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Near side rear tyre is on 2mm. close to the legal limit of 1.6mm (205/55R16)

Near side rear tyre is wearing faster on the inner edge.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 483,470 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Near side rear tyre is on 2mm. close to the legal limit of 1.6mm (205/55R16)

Near side rear tyre is wearing faster on the inner edge.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 34,286 miles

BELLY PLATE SLIGHTLY INSCURE REAR BRAKES SLIGHT BIND

Fail 9 Jul 2012 24,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 24,610 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 24,596 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 22,684 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 19,588 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 15,381 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 15,168 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front 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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil level low

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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SV56 EWM is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SV56 EWM, 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 SV56 EWM registered?

SV56 EWM is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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