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FY06 VFW

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,969 mi
Last recorded109,969 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 VFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 109,969 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Dec 2017 109,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Dec 2016 96,875 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 96,721 miles

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

Front Headlamp insecure bulb (1.7.3)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both side inner tie rod has play (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 143,103 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 77,844 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2014 77,844 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 70,469 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 70,467 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 63,221 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 63,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 53,393 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 51,808 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 51,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 49,102 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 49,017 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,884 miles

front brake disc,s worn, front brake pads appear low

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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FY06 VFW is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FY06 VFW, 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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FY06 VFW is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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