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NU56 YLX

2006 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,796 mi
Last recorded73,796 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 YLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 73,796 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 73,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 67,951 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 67,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated breaking up due to overheating and binding (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 65,765 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 63,572 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 59,791 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 59,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 53,424 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Dec 2017 53,424 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 69,680 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S REAR (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 43,085 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

near side rear tyre starting to crack in tread.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 40,603 miles

exhaust mounting corroded & weak but not affecting the security of the system

Fail 20 Nov 2015 40,603 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust mounting corroded & weak but not affecting the security of the system

Pass 24 Nov 2014 38,745 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 35,683 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 32,191 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 27,829 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 27,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2010 20,767 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 16,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 16,886 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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NU56 YLX is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NU56 YLX, 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 NU56 YLX registered?

NU56 YLX is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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