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BL55 YLC

2006 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,497 mi
Last recorded64,497 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 YLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 64,497 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

OS outer sill damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 64,497 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

OS outer sill damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 60,495 miles

Accident damage to the OS outer sill

Fail 18 Jan 2022 60,495 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Accident damage to the OS outer sill

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 55,343 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and both rear are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 49,227 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 46,175 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 43,044 miles

Nearside Rear brake sticking & brake pads low

Offside outer sill damaged

wear on front brake discs

Fail 16 Jan 2018 43,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake sticking & brake pads low

Offside outer sill damaged

wear on front brake discs

Pass 18 Jan 2017 39,828 miles

nearside rear brake sticking

wear on front brake discs

Pass 15 Jan 2016 36,990 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 33,846 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 30,430 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 27,258 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jan 2013 27,258 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 11 Jan 2012 24,261 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 24,261 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,509 miles

both front brake discs worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 16,534 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 16,534 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 12,212 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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BL55 YLC is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL55 YLC, 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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BL55 YLC is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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