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LJ06 VVA

2006 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,561 mi
Last recorded99,561 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 VVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2021 99,561 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension top mount bearing rough

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated both front (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 98,561 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 98,559 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 97,581 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 97,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 91,514 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front body sill slightly damaged

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 91,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front body sill slightly damaged

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 88,572 miles

Front Aftermarket HID xenon light bulb fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension Axle rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Door sill damage from previous jacking

Offside Front Tyre side wall cut /damaged 205/50R17 93W

Offside Rear Suspension Axle rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 13 Jun 2017 88,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Aftermarket HID xenon light bulb fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension Axle rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Door sill damage from previous jacking

Offside Front Tyre side wall cut /damaged 205/50R17 93W

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

Offside Rear Suspension Axle rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,074 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)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 76,105 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

moderate wear in nsf drop link

Pass 23 Jun 2015 76,105 miles

moderate wear in nsf drop link

Pass 3 Jun 2014 69,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jun 2014 69,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2013 61,008 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 50,442 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 50,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 43,862 miles

front brakes very noisey

front brske worn scored and corroded

rear brake discs worn

Fail 19 May 2011 43,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brakes very noisey

front brske worn scored and corroded

rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 May 2010 37,298 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,856 miles

emissions too low to register

Fail 28 Apr 2009 29,856 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

emissions too low to register

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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LJ06 VVA is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LJ06 VVA, 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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LJ06 VVA is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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