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AX55 CPU

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,926 mi
Last recorded138,926 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 CPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 138,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 138,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 131,845 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 131,706 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 128,010 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 128,010 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 127,947 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall cut [marked in white] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various cuts in the tread area reach the cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Emitting blue smoke from the tail pipe on idle and at 2500rpm

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Jan 2020 127,882 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 124,469 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 124,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 122,245 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 122,245 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) ball joint [ drum stick ] (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 117,813 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 117,811 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 106,859 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim slightly distorted on inside edge

Offside Front indicator loosing its amber tint

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Nov 2015 106,859 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Nearside Front wheel rim slightly distorted on inside edge

Offside Front indicator loosing its amber tint

front brake discs and pads wearing

Pass 3 Jan 2014 70,750 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 60,833 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 53,842 miles

both front steering arms have slight play

under body covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2010 42,578 miles

nearside front steering arm slight play

under body covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2009 30,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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AX55 CPU is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AX55 CPU, 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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AX55 CPU is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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