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FV06 NLU

2006 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,274 mi
Last recorded145,274 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 NLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 145,274 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 141,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 140,610 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 140,610 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 139,638 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 138,721 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 138,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 136,984 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 136,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement Parking brake lever on the calipur seized (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 135,354 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 135,354 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 133,985 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 133,985 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 131,819 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 129,842 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 129,842 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 124,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 124,049 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 87,237 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 77,517 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f inner rack end has slight play

o/s/f inner rack end has slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2011 66,952 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 66,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2010 53,926 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 41,947 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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FV06 NLU is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 FV06 NLU, 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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What year was FV06 NLU registered?

FV06 NLU is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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