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PJ56 YYC

2006 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,816 mi
Last recorded130,816 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 YYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 130,816 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe / union corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 79,548 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH - inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 75,478 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald - no cords showing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 71,962 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 71,962 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 67,748 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL 4 hoses - Corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges - non primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 62,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly corroded at ferrules/ union

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hoses slightly corroded at ferrules/ union

Pass 14 Sep 2017 57,973 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Hose & pipe union (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 57,973 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Hose & pipe union (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 94w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 52,827 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 52,827 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 rear brackets broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 47,731 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 42,573 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 42,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 37,914 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 31,649 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 30,123 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 30,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 24,092 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 18,568 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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PJ56 YYC is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ56 YYC, 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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PJ56 YYC is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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