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OV06 BYP

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,903 mi
Last recorded108,903 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 BYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 108,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 104,663 miles

1 mounting not secured to rear silencer,exhaust adequately supported.

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases getting thin in places. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 97,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 97,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 86,004 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 86,000 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

no emission test due to exhaust blow

Pass 26 Mar 2014 78,674 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 78,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 62,158 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 62,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 45,562 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,567 miles

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

front tyre tread low

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

rear indicator bulbs colour poor

Fail 24 Mar 2011 36,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyre tread low

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

rear indicator bulbs colour poor

Pass 24 Mar 2010 28,422 miles

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

offside rear wheel bearing rough

Pass 12 Mar 2009 20,929 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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OV06 BYP is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OV06 BYP, 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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OV06 BYP is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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