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SV56 OCM

2006 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

98,573 mi
Last recorded98,573 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 OCM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 98,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at tail box (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

oil pressure warning light on

Pass 16 Sep 2016 95,796 miles

Centre exaust mount broken

Nearside Rear handbrake cable rusty

Offside Rear brake slight bind

rear number plate cracked

Fail 16 Sep 2016 95,796 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Centre exaust mount broken

Nearside Rear handbrake cable rusty

Offside Rear brake slight bind

rear number plate cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2015 89,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 89,232 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

boot access

Pass 10 Sep 2014 82,083 miles

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

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

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

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

expansion tank cap missing

Fail 10 Sep 2014 82,083 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

expansion tank cap missing

Pass 10 Sep 2013 75,268 miles

rear number plate cracked

Fail 10 Sep 2013 75,268 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2012 111,844 miles

n/s blade has sligt tear CENTRE recommend REPLACED

Fail 19 Sep 2012 111,844 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front discs worn 0/s n/s rear discs worn 0/s n/s n/s OVERHEATED/bonnet stay MISSING/front no plate disc/rear no plate damaged/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/rack noisy MONITOR/exhaust rusty REAR heatshield insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2011 10,192 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front/rear discs 0/s n/s/slight bind rear wheels/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/

Fail 16 Sep 2011 10,192 miles

Nearside Outer Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front/rear discs 0/s n/s/slight bind rear wheels/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/

h/brake cables sticky REPLACE

Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,286 miles

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

slight play at both steering tie rods

Fail 24 Aug 2010 57,286 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

slight play at both steering tie rods

Fail 27 Aug 2009 46,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tailbox has a hanger broken but is still secure

Pass 27 Aug 2009 46,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tailbox has a hanger broken but is still secure

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 OCM is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 OCM, 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 OCM registered?

SV56 OCM is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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