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AP06 VAE

2006 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,962 mi
Last recorded82,962 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 VAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 82,962 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 80,272 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 80,022 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 127,761 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 127,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 76,809 miles

Both rear brake discs corroding

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 76,808 miles

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

Both rear brake discs corroding

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 68,706 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 65,689 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 62,833 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,282 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 52,141 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 44,241 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 33,806 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 33,806 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,786 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 32,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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AP06 VAE is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AP06 VAE, 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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AP06 VAE is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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