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PX56 VYR

2006 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

271,762 mi
Last recorded271,762 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 VYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2020 271,762 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 152,612 miles

Play in both sides inner joints in steering rack

turbo heat shield loose

Fail 22 Dec 2018 152,612 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail no flexi to caliper ; flexi section replaced with rigid pipe (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Play in both sides inner joints in steering rack

turbo heat shield loose

Pass 7 Dec 2017 125,865 miles

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

handbrake cables unsupported

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2017 125,273 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge close to cord

handbrake cables unsupported

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2016 113,029 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2016 113,026 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2015 88,569 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 70,240 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 70,240 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 50,518 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 30,722 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 27,625 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 21,396 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 16,198 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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PX56 VYR is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 PX56 VYR, 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 PX56 VYR registered?

PX56 VYR is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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