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PY06 JOH

2006 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,677 mi
Last recorded87,677 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY06 JOH
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 87,677 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 86,126 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 86,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 82,101 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 82,084 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 71,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 59,520 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 59,520 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2012 52,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

siff/notchy operation of handbrake lever

slight play n/s/f steering rack

Fail 18 May 2012 52,091 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

siff/notchy operation of handbrake lever

slight play n/s/f steering rack

Pass 23 May 2011 47,605 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 23 May 2011 47,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 May 2010 37,352 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 37,352 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,184 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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PY06 JOH 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 60%.

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 PY06 JOH, 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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PY06 JOH is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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