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GP06 VLX

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,191 mi
Last recorded105,191 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 105,191 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 95,207 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 95,205 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 85,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror cover loose ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 85,641 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror cover loose ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 75,949 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 62,701 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 56,956 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 May 2019 56,950 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 55,460 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (2.7.4)

Pass 16 May 2017 54,217 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 54,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 52,982 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 51,702 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)

slight play in n/s inner track rod joint.

Pass 28 May 2014 50,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 47,995 miles

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

front tyres showing signs of perrishing

rear brake discs have corrosion

Pass 31 May 2012 42,249 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2011 35,694 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished but not showing the cords

Fail 10 May 2011 35,694 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished but not showing the cords

Pass 25 May 2010 29,584 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 24,089 miles

Advise n/s front tyre down to 2mm in centre and sidewall scuffed.

Fail 16 Jun 2009 24,089 miles

Advise n/s front tyre down to 2mm in centre and sidewall scuffed.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VLX is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLX, 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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GP06 VLX is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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