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WL56 CXZ

2006 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,776 mi
Last recorded84,776 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 CXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 84,776 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 84,776 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 80,709 miles

Bonnet slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Bonnet release handle/holder slightly loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sill slightly damaged

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame/mounting area slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2023 80,709 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Bonnet slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Bonnet release handle/holder slightly loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sill slightly damaged

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame/mounting area slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2022 73,742 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 73,742 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Wing cover loose

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner track rod slight play

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Inner track rod has excessive play

Pass 14 May 2021 67,245 miles

Central Front bonnet has slight damage

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower shock bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2021 67,245 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour emits white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens broken with hole (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front bonnet has slight damage

Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator core leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower shock bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 61,816 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 61,816 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

ns outer cv clip loose

Pass 9 May 2019 56,938 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 56,936 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 51,767 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 51,767 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 46,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 46,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 39,193 miles

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Pass 8 May 2015 34,182 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 34,182 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 27,892 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 2 May 2013 24,874 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 24,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 22,751 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 18,240 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 13,509 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 27 Oct 2009 10,554 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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WL56 CXZ is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 WL56 CXZ, 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 WL56 CXZ registered?

WL56 CXZ is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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