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DY56 GVJ

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,441 mi
Last recorded113,441 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 GVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 113,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 110,462 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 106,387 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 99,652 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Feb 2021 99,652 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both split 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2020 94,563 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 88,615 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 88,615 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 84,092 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on outer tread side wall

Fail 9 Feb 2018 84,092 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on outer tread side wall

Pass 10 Feb 2017 76,452 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jan 2016 69,151 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides NSR & OSR (3.5.1i)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides NSF & OSF (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 66,965 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 63,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs corroded

front brake discs corroded on insides

Pass 16 Nov 2012 61,598 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 61,598 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 52,279 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 52,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 42,289 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 42,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 29,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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DY56 GVJ is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver 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 DY56 GVJ, 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 DY56 GVJ registered?

DY56 GVJ is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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