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RO06 XBJ

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

138,067 mi
Last recorded138,067 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 XBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2025 138,067 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 132,880 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 132,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 132,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly located (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by position lamp operation (4.3.3 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 124,734 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 124,732 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 115,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 115,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 111,873 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 108,843 miles

lower rear engine gear box stabilizer bush deteriorated

n/s/r tyre stepping on inner tread 205/50/17

Fail 12 Mar 2019 108,843 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged park brake mechanism seized (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

lower rear engine gear box stabilizer bush deteriorated

n/s/r tyre stepping on inner tread 205/50/17

Pass 4 Apr 2018 106,473 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 106,473 miles

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

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 103,169 miles

lower rear engine stabilizer bush perishing and has movement

Pass 4 Apr 2016 93,031 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 82,961 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 82,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 73,304 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,802 miles

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)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 64,794 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs badly worn and scored

Pass 12 Mar 2012 57,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

O/S FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMITS OF TREAD WEAR

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads wearing thin

slight wear in rear brake discs and n/s/r disc quite corroded

some imbalance in rear service brake operation

Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,368 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

n/s/r brake disc corroded on outer face

Fail 14 Mar 2011 49,368 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn and lipped

n/s/r brake disc corroded on outer face

Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,638 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,721 miles

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

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

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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RO06 XBJ is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RO06 XBJ, 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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RO06 XBJ is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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