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MW55 JZL

2006 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,262 mi
Last recorded130,262 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 JZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 130,262 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 130,262 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 126,544 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 126,529 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 120,430 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 120,414 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 115,556 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 115,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 111,503 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 111,480 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 105,254 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 101,990 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 101,946 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 96,152 miles

Offside OUTER WALL SIDE WALL SPLITING OSR NSR

Fail 17 Nov 2015 96,152 miles

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

Offside OUTER WALL SIDE WALL SPLITING OSR NSR

Pass 4 Nov 2014 89,945 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 82,278 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)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 82,278 miles

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

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)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 72,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

back box exhaust bracket missing, system still supported

rear axle bushes perished but not resulting in movement

Pass 22 Nov 2011 63,199 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 51,894 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,950 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 27,364 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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MW55 JZL is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MW55 JZL, 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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MW55 JZL is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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