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SJ06 ZBV

2006 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,350 mi
Last recorded109,350 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 ZBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 109,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At join with front pipe and centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust in overall poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush deteriorated (Bonding) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 109,346 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm front bush, rear bush also deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At join with front pipe and centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust in overall poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush deteriorated (Bonding) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 64,371 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 60,269 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 53,059 miles

Central Exhaust mounting bracket broken off

Nearside Rear Coil spring broken at bottom

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 53,058 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting bracket broken off

Nearside Rear Coil spring broken at bottom

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 50,188 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 50,188 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 47,563 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 47,563 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 43,129 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 40,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 40,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 35,979 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Dec 2012 35,979 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Dec 2011 33,015 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 27,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2009 21,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Dec 2009 21,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 14,780 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 14,780 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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SJ06 ZBV is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SJ06 ZBV, 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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SJ06 ZBV is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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