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SO06 UGW

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

206,076 mi
Last recorded206,076 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 UGW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 206,076 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 205,973 miles

Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 190,057 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 173,857 miles

Front Piece of wood on top of engine keeping panel off top of engine

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas on under side have some light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush slightly perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring worn Has wear flat on lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 173,557 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded by front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded near front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pump insecure Mounting bush has deteriorated so pump has excess movement (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Front Piece of wood on top of engine keeping panel off top of engine

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas on under side have some light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush slightly perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring worn Has wear flat on lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Boot does not open, boot floor checked from under side

Pass 21 Oct 2022 154,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush partly separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush partly separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn through to bonding layer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 154,162 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Does not work in car (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top and bottom boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush partly separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush partly separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn through to bonding layer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 135,538 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 121,228 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 109,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 100,009 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 88,411 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 88,410 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 76,226 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 76,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,944 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,319 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,409 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 44,397 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,174 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 36,539 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 36,539 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 28,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 28,853 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 20,789 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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SO06 UGW is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SO06 UGW, 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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SO06 UGW is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 August 2006.

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