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AY56 YXT

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,595 mi
Last recorded69,595 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 YXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2024 69,595 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shassis rusty

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

Offside Rear shassis rusty

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 63,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear shassis rusty

Offside Rear shassis rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2022 57,997 miles

Nearside Rear chassis rusty

Offside Rear chassis rusty

Fail 30 Nov 2022 57,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear chassis rusty

Offside Rear chassis rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2021 54,730 miles

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

Offside Rear shasse

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 52,605 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 51,084 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 48,770 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 46,378 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 44,179 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 40,498 miles

Engine management light stays on

Fail 28 Sep 2015 40,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light stays on

Pass 1 Oct 2014 37,226 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 32,368 miles

All tyres deteriated due to age

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 32,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All tyres deteriated due to age

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 28,614 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 24,363 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 24,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2011 24,059 miles

nearside wiper blade deteriated

Pass 23 Aug 2010 19,508 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

rear dics slightly pitted

Fail 20 Aug 2009 14,674 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 14,674 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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AY56 YXT is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey 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 YXT, 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 YXT registered?

AY56 YXT is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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