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CE56 VMA

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,775 mi
Last recorded125,775 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 VMA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 125,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Fail 2 Oct 2015 125,775 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Pass 10 Oct 2014 117,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 117,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 107,724 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine manegment light on

front NO plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Oct 2013 107,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine manegment light on

front NO plate starting to deteriorate

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 5 Oct 2012 98,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn on both edges

Fail 5 Oct 2012 98,621 miles

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

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn on both edges

Pass 7 Oct 2011 86,846 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 86,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 74,855 miles

slight play in n/s steering

Fail 28 Sep 2010 74,855 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play in n/s steering

Pass 29 Sep 2009 60,879 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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CE56 VMA is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CE56 VMA, 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 CE56 VMA registered?

CE56 VMA is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 September 2006.

Is CE56 VMA safe to buy?

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