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FY56 VZM

2006 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

164,541 mi
Last recorded164,541 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 VZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 164,541 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 100,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shocker casing corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 97,660 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 97,660 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2018 94,586 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 91,051 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 84,683 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 84,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 78,286 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 78,286 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 74,335 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 74,335 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 69,785 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 69,762 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 66,956 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 60,068 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2011 53,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 45,776 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 18 Jan 2010 45,776 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2009 40,936 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 40,936 miles

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

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 VZM is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VZM, 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 VZM is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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