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FE06 VPU

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,713 mi
Last recorded97,713 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 VPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 97,713 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 153,877 miles

Nearside inner track rod has play

Offside inner track rod has play

Fail 22 Mar 2023 153,877 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside inner track rod has play

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

Offside inner track rod has play

Pass 29 Mar 2022 90,465 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2021 86,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewaLL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 80,333 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 80,273 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 78,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 73,214 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 73,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2017 67,888 miles

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

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

both front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2017 67,888 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 61,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 49,319 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 49,299 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,616 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 42,767 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,828 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 64,828 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 40,289 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 40,286 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,714 miles

rear brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,940 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 23,847 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FE06 VPU is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE06 VPU, 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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FE06 VPU is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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