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S261 CDP

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,247 mi
Last recorded103,247 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS261 CDP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 103,247 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 103,245 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 100,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 100,921 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 95,029 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 95,026 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket welding back on (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 87,108 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 87,108 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 76,045 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 76,045 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 69,460 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 61,466 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 49,445 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 49,445 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 38,640 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 32,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 17 May 2011 32,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 18 May 2010 23,214 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 16,700 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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S261 CDP is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S261 CDP, 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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S261 CDP is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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