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WU56 OTW

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,658 mi
Last recorded116,658 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 OTW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 116,658 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both sides inner rack joints ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage to lower edge of plate (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides pad material worn thin - offside material @20-25% remaining - advise change soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel on park brake lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides discs heavily corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides service brake slight bind when turned by hand - advise brake diagnostic/service (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 116,658 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both sides inner rack joints ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage to lower edge of plate (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides pad material worn thin - offside material @20-25% remaining - advise change soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel on park brake lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides discs heavily corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides service brake slight bind when turned by hand - advise brake diagnostic/service (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 110,368 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jun 2019 110,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 103,036 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 96,877 miles

slight play in n/s/f inner tie rod

Fail 1 Apr 2017 96,875 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f inner tie rod

Pass 18 Mar 2016 90,657 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

n/s/f inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 4 Mar 2015 84,111 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs starting to corrode

slight fluctuation on front and rear brakes

Pass 4 Mar 2015 84,111 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs starting to corrode

slight fluctuation on front and rear brakes

Pass 3 Apr 2014 79,953 miles

o/s/r tyre tread starting to distort

rear brake discs excessively corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2014 79,953 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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

o/s/r tyre tread starting to distort

rear brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2013 75,158 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 65,527 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 60,159 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 53,563 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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WU56 OTW is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WU56 OTW, 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 WU56 OTW registered?

WU56 OTW is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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