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VN56 GVO

2006 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,501 mi
Last recorded149,501 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 GVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 149,501 miles

Front bumper damaged.

Front engine mount bush worn.

Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r, o/s/r. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f, o/s/f. ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both axle bushes worn.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f, o/s/f and both rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak.

Fail 23 Aug 2022 149,439 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front bumper damaged.

Front engine mount bush worn.

Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r, o/s/r. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f, o/s/f. ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both axle bushes worn.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f, o/s/f and both rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak.

Pass 9 Sep 2021 147,182 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play in rack end (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slightly down and notchy n/s hand brake.

Pass 9 Sep 2020 139,532 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside rear tyre 3 mm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 137,646 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 135,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

water leak

Pass 11 Aug 2017 132,244 miles

three tyres three parts worn n/s/f and both rears n/s/r foot and hand brake down

Pass 25 Aug 2016 128,419 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 116,316 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 104,176 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 92,163 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 92,163 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 78,283 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 66,619 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 54,750 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 40,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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VN56 GVO is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VN56 GVO, 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 VN56 GVO registered?

VN56 GVO is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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