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FY56 UES

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,195 mi
Last recorded129,195 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 UES
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 129,195 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 129,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 117,276 miles

Rear Screen Wiper needs replacing

Pass 26 Jul 2017 103,884 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 103,884 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 96,090 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 96,090 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 89,091 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 89,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 69,726 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,726 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 58,682 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 58,682 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 50,944 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 39,548 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 39,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,313 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads worn

very slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 1 Oct 2009 26,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 26,310 miles

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

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

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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FY56 UES is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FY56 UES, 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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FY56 UES is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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