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EY56 VKL

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

116,871 mi
Last recorded116,871 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 VKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 116,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 116,871 miles

Front Position lamp not working bothsides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps bothsides (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 107,786 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Connection point to catalytic converter leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 107,786 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Connection point to catalytic converter leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 98,977 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 98,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2022 90,331 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 90,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 86,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 86,550 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 83,323 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 80,398 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 80,396 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 72,753 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition at inner face

Fail 30 Oct 2018 72,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front brake discs in poor condition at inner face

Pass 19 Oct 2017 62,653 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 62,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 53,647 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 53,647 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 50,939 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 50,939 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 47,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 43,643 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 6 Aug 2012 38,620 miles

exhaust corroded

rear discs worn

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

wipers juddering

Fail 6 Aug 2012 38,620 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear discs worn

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

wipers juddering

Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,569 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre age cracking with small cuts

rear pads getting low

Pass 12 Aug 2010 26,054 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 19,271 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread 3mm

Fail 11 Aug 2009 19,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres getting low on tread 3mm

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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EY56 VKL is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 EY56 VKL, 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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EY56 VKL is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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