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AY56 YTC

2006 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,961 mi
Last recorded85,961 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 YTC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 85,961 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 85,138 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 83,363 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 80,954 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 79,919 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 79,242 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 79,242 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 77,701 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 75,478 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 73,665 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 73,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 71,446 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 71,446 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 65,136 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 61,844 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 61,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,036 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 42,751 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,838 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 34,832 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AY56 YTC is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AY56 YTC, 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 AY56 YTC registered?

AY56 YTC is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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