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MT06 OTV

2006 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

176,458 mi
Last recorded176,458 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 OTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 176,458 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet does not close properly but is secure (8.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' damage which does not effect the drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 176,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb clip missing (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet does not close properly but is secure (8.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' damage which does not effect the drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 167,654 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 167,642 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2014 155,727 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 155,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2013 141,394 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 141,394 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 123,639 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 123,637 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 108,276 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 87,612 miles

high level brake lioght inop

Pass 6 May 2009 66,582 miles

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/f wiper blade worn

rear brake pads appear low

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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MT06 OTV is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Purple 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 MT06 OTV, 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 MT06 OTV registered?

MT06 OTV is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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