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LY56 FCJ

2006 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

48,966 mi
Last recorded48,966 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 FCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 48,966 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 48,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 45,227 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 45,227 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 40,689 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 18 Dec 2015 40,689 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 29 Nov 2014 36,340 miles

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre on tread also damage to outer wall

Pass 25 Nov 2013 29,450 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 24,147 miles

accident damage n/s/r

Fail 23 Nov 2012 23,965 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

accident damage n/s/r

o/s/f wing poor fit

Pass 1 Dec 2011 18,449 miles

Cracking to both rear tyres.

Slight kerb damage to n/side front tyre.

Fail 1 Dec 2011 18,449 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Cracking to both rear tyres.

Rear wiper blade rubber hanging off.

Slight kerb damage to n/side front tyre.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 12,836 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 10,286 miles

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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LY56 FCJ is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LY56 FCJ, 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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LY56 FCJ is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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