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SV56 OBX

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,126 mi
Last recorded120,126 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 OBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 120,126 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 111,333 miles

Both front tyres have slight perishing.

Nearside parking brake has significantly more performance than offside, 150kgs to 90kgs.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms all four bushes but rears are worst and will probably require replacement this MOT year. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2018 111,333 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low requires dip bulb reposition and or replacement. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure heat shield is insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Both front tyres have slight perishing.

Nearside parking brake has significantly more performance than offside, 150kgs to 90kgs.

Rear wiper rubber is split.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms all four bushes but rears are worst and will probably require replacement this MOT year. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 107,800 miles

Both front suspension arms have deteriorating rubber bushes, both on offside and just the rear on nearside

Offside parking brake has only just met the Mot performance level.

Fail 15 Aug 2017 107,800 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded through at belt moun t area. (5.2.6)

coil spring broken Both rears. (2.4.C.1a)

Both front suspension arms have deteriorating rubber bushes, both on offside and just the rear on nearside

Offside parking brake has only just met the Mot performance level.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid resevoir empty. (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 101,107 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 97,087 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 97,087 miles

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

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

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 86,773 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,869 miles

Exhaust flexable section outer section split

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2013 58,864 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust flexable section outer section split

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 58,184 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 54,685 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 43,653 miles

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

drivers seat belt button missing

front brake discs

rear wiper blade

Pass 28 May 2010 32,494 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,462 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 28,462 miles

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

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

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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SV56 OBX is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SV56 OBX, 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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SV56 OBX is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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