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DV56 YYE

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,000 mi
Last recorded119,000 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 YYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 119,000 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 111,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on inner edge but not in central three quarters of tread pattern or showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 111,753 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on inner edge but not in central three quarters of tread pattern or showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 102,559 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to seperate

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge but not in central three quarters of tread pattern or showing cords

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear exhaust bracket snapped but system still secure

Fail 20 Sep 2018 102,559 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to seperate

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge but not in central three quarters of tread pattern or showing cords

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear exhaust bracket snapped but system still secure

Pass 26 Sep 2017 90,118 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 90,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 78,987 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 70,292 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2015 70,292 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2014 61,339 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 61,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear brake disc scored

offside rear brake disc shows signs of overheating

Pass 1 Oct 2013 53,981 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 48,331 miles

H rated tyre fitted on nearside rear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside door mirror slightly damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2012 48,325 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

H rated tyre fitted on nearside rear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2011 40,531 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 31,545 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 31,427 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2009 23,804 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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DV56 YYE is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DV56 YYE, 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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DV56 YYE is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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