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PL06 AEB

2006 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

107,616 mi
Last recorded107,616 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 AEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 107,616 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc's worn and corroded.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 107,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc grease discharged. (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc's worn and corroded.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 92,902 miles

Ball joint has slight play both front steering rackends. (2.2.B.1f)

eng management lamp indicating fault ?

Fail 13 Jul 2016 92,902 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear, bulb coatings deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer filler stem insecure (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper actuating lever (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play both front steering rackends. (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 88,525 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 88,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 80,827 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 80,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 75,769 miles

Advise that here is slight bind on the o/s/r wheel

advise that the o/s/f outer cv boot has a slight sweating of grease around outer fastener.

Fail 22 Jan 2014 75,769 miles

Advise that here is slight bind on the o/s/r wheel

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise that the o/s/f outer cv boot has a slight sweating of grease around outer fastener.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 65,427 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 65,427 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 52,981 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,555 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 40,526 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 29,120 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 29,118 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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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PL06 AEB is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 PL06 AEB, 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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PL06 AEB is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 July 2006.

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