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OUI 5838

2006 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,595 mi
Last recorded178,595 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 5838
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 178,595 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 159,138 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 159,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced Front sidelights (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 152,680 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 145,920 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 133,114 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 113,719 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 94,431 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 94,431 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 75,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

air bag deactavation light on

Pass 28 Mar 2012 58,834 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

near side front tyre wall damaged

near side rear shocker cover lose

Pass 7 Apr 2011 42,342 miles

Engine oil leak.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 42,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 24,131 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 21,990 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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OUI 5838 is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OUI 5838, 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 OUI 5838 registered?

OUI 5838 is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is OUI 5838 safe to buy?

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