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VO56 GBF

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,436 mi
Last recorded163,436 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 GBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 163,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread & inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 28 Sep 2020 163,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread & inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Sep 2019 99,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Gearbox mounting defective lower mount drive shaft ()

Fail 25 Sep 2019 99,114 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear exhaust broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Gearbox mounting defective lower mount drive shaft ()

Pass 28 Sep 2018 95,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both cracking it treads

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 95,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both cracking it treads

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 91,172 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr and centre rear ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 91,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr and centre rear ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 88,558 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 82,309 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

slight play offside rack end

Fail 24 Oct 2015 82,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

slight play offside rack end

Pass 31 Oct 2014 74,230 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 65,798 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 65,798 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 56,953 miles

N/S Wiper Blade Slightly damaged

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 45,935 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 45,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 36,631 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,393 miles

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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VO56 GBF is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VO56 GBF, 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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VO56 GBF is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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