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FP06 GVE

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,913 mi
Last recorded169,913 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 GVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 169,913 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion forming in rear chassis sections

nearside door mirror cover/mounting deteriorating

slight leak from front exhaust system

slight wear forming on front offside tyre outer edge

Fail 25 May 2018 169,714 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury front offside door trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion forming in rear chassis sections

nearside door mirror cover/mounting deteriorating

slight leak from front exhaust system

slight wear forming on front offside tyre outer edge

Pass 3 May 2017 94,909 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

marking on windscreen

wear on front nearside tyre outer tread

Fail 3 May 2017 94,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

marking on windscreen

wear on front nearside tyre outer tread

Pass 27 Apr 2016 85,287 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable both front have play (2.2.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 75,826 miles

nearside inner steering arm joint has slight play

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2015 75,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside inner steering arm joint has slight play

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,009 miles

rear brake discs worn & in poor condition

steering rack has small amount of wear in nearside

Fail 21 Mar 2014 70,009 miles

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

rear brake discs worn & in poor condition

steering rack has small amount of wear in nearside

Pass 22 Mar 2013 63,845 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,752 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 43,772 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped & worn

N/S/F steering rack tie rod has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,772 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped & worn

N/S/F steering rack tie rod has slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2010 29,672 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 22,881 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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FP06 GVE is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FP06 GVE, 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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FP06 GVE is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2006.

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