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R555 SLE

2006 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

405,024 mi
Last recorded405,024 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 SLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 405,024 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and worn low on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn low on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

internal headlight adjuster reset before rechecking headlight aim

items removed from view prior to test

under trays fitted restricting the underside view

Fail 29 Oct 2015 105,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and worn low on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn low on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (3.5.1i)

internal headlight adjuster reset before rechecking headlight aim

items removed from view prior to test

under trays fitted restricting the underside view

Pass 5 Nov 2014 100,227 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 100,227 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 87,172 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 76,541 miles

n/s door mirror damaged not enough for mot

rear discs corroded not excessive for mot

Pass 22 May 2010 64,265 miles

TYRE REPORT====== N/NSF 4MM O/S/F 3MM N/S/R 3MM 1.6 EDGES O/S/R 3MM 0 EDGES

Pass 1 Apr 2009 51,218 miles

Nearside Rear 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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R555 SLE is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R555 SLE, 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 R555 SLE registered?

R555 SLE is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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