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PJ06 VDN

2006 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

137,245 mi
Last recorded137,245 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 VDN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 137,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 129,345 miles

cover tray fitted an engine bay and under the body

general under body wear

Fail 21 Dec 2016 129,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

cover tray fitted an engine bay and under the body

general under body wear

Pass 7 Dec 2015 120,571 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner steering (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 120,571 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner steering (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 107,890 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 107,860 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 95,685 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 95,685 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 87,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 87,307 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 79,315 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 79,315 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2010 71,290 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 71,290 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 61,545 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 61,545 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

offside front tyre inner thread showing signs of wear

Pass 26 Jun 2009 44,892 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 44,892 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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PJ06 VDN is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 PJ06 VDN, 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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PJ06 VDN is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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