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GP06 VLU

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

178,048 mi
Last recorded178,048 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 VLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 178,048 miles

both front brake dises poor (Advise attention)

both front tyres worn on inner edges and tread depth getting low

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f steering rack end socket has some play

some rear brake imbalance

Fail 12 Jan 2017 177,687 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake dises poor (Advise attention)

both front tyres worn on inner edges and tread depth getting low

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f steering rack end socket has some play

some rear brake imbalance

Pass 14 Jan 2016 154,169 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

O/s/r tyre cracking on inner side wall.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 13 Jan 2016 154,169 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Hitting o/s wiper (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs corroded.

O/s/r tyre cracking on inner side wall.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 141,207 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread low at 2 mm

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall has small cuts *** advise attention ***

o/s/f tyre tread low at 3 mm

Fail 24 Mar 2015 141,207 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre tread low at 2 mm

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall has small cuts *** advise attention ***

o/s/f tyre tread low at 3 mm

Pass 8 Jan 2014 121,154 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 121,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 87,247 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 67,231 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 67,231 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,004 miles

Advise n/s rear tyre worn low and uneven.

Advise o/s rear disc very corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 28,169 miles

Advise front brake discs fairly worn.

Nail in offside front tyre

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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GP06 VLU is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GP06 VLU, 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 GP06 VLU registered?

GP06 VLU is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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