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MV56 VYC

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,186 mi
Last recorded104,186 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 VYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 104,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe to centre pipe connection (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places across central breadth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 104,186 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe to centre pipe connection (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places across central breadth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 99,108 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle bushes worn

Fail 2 Apr 2020 99,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front 1 Engine mounting bolt loose, 3 others present and tight

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 92,727 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

slight play nearside steering

Pass 4 Jan 2018 86,913 miles

play in nearside steering

Pass 2 Feb 2017 80,653 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside rear brake dragging slightly

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight play nearside steering

Pass 2 Feb 2016 74,268 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on both edges

play in n/s/f steering rack end

Fail 26 Jan 2016 74,267 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front tyres worn on both edges

play in n/s/f steering rack end

Fail 12 Dec 2014 70,743 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 70,743 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 61,390 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 61,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 51,204 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r shocker top cover insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2011 39,068 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Nov 2010 30,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 30,433 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 24,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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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MV56 VYC is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MV56 VYC, 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 MV56 VYC registered?

MV56 VYC is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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