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SA56 VZJ

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,492 mi
Last recorded108,492 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 VZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 108,492 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 101,798 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 79,861 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 69,856 miles
Pass 11 May 2014 52,287 miles

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

rear exhaust mount snapped

Fail 11 May 2014 52,287 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust mount snapped

Pass 31 May 2013 47,632 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 47,632 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 38,642 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2 mm

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 2 mm

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 38,642 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2 mm

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 2 mm

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 24 Nov 2010 26,048 miles

had to top up oil to carry out gas test

nearside rear fog lamp inop

Fail 24 Nov 2010 26,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

had to top up oil to carry out gas test

nearside rear fog lamp inop

Pass 28 Nov 2009 14,521 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres perished

nearside rear fog light not working and lens broken

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2009 14,519 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front and nearside rear tyres perished

nearside rear fog light not working and lens broken

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear brake binding slightly

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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SA56 VZJ is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SA56 VZJ, 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 SA56 VZJ registered?

SA56 VZJ is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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