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PL06 VDF

2006 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,616 mi
Last recorded93,616 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 VDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 93,616 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 93,616 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 83,717 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 83,717 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 75,109 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 111,183 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 111,183 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 68,018 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

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

both rear brakes binding

cracks to both rear tyres

Pass 5 Aug 2014 65,176 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 61,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system (rear silencer hanger broken but still supported)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 61,841 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system (rear silencer hanger broken but still supported)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 55,678 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 55,678 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 47,571 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 37,675 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2009 24,975 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 VDF is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VDF, 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 PL06 VDF registered?

PL06 VDF is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 August 2006.

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