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EY56 VLW

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,225 mi
Last recorded138,225 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 VLW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 138,225 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 138,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 132,123 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2014 132,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 122,388 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F drumstick/arm has slight play in ball joint.

Fail 10 Sep 2013 122,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F drumstick/arm has slight play in ball joint.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 116,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

front sidelights dim

Pass 30 Aug 2011 109,435 miles

Both front tyres worn thin at edges

Rear near side tyre wall damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2010 97,228 miles

All brake discs are worn

N/S/F tyre wall is damaged

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)

Some free play to nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 15 Sep 2010 97,228 miles

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

All brake discs are worn

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F tyre wall is damaged

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)

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

Some free play to nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 17 Sep 2009 76,798 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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EY56 VLW is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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