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EF56 KJY

2006 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

104,195 mi
Last recorded104,195 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 KJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 104,195 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mount deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock eye bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on edges 205/55 16 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

horn weak

Fail 28 Jun 2023 104,194 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mount deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock eye bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on edges 205/55 16 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

horn weak

Pass 29 Jun 2022 93,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 93,906 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp insecure both sides (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 88,843 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 87,071 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 87,071 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 83,532 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 83,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 86,945 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 86,945 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 78,045 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 78,045 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 74,848 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing down

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2016 74,848 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing down

Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.4.A.2e)

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 3 Aug 2015 69,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Aug 2015 69,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Aug 2014 65,424 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

radiator header tank low

slight damage to n/s mirror

slight movement in both steering rack ends

Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,538 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 56,536 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 53,432 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 53,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 44,562 miles

Front pads wearing thin

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 13 Sep 2011 44,562 miles

Front pads wearing thin

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 25 May 2010 35,931 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 35,931 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 May 2010 51,724 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

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

air bag light on dash,o/s/r & n/s/r cracking on outer tread,long travel on parking brake,

Pass 16 Nov 2009 35,651 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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EF56 KJY is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 EF56 KJY, 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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EF56 KJY is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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