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SO55 JVE

2006 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,113 mi
Last recorded119,113 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 JVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 119,113 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 119,113 miles

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

alternator belt split

Pass 6 Aug 2020 110,810 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 118,810 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working osr and nsr (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 72,871 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 71,593 miles

Nearside Front wishbone bush

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 71,593 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened wishbone bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wishbone bush

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 63,749 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s/front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 18 Aug 2017 63,749 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s+o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working n/s+o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

n/s/front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2016 53,461 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 52,539 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 50,497 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 48,015 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 48,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

offside and nearside rear brakes sticking

Pass 1 May 2013 44,797 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 44,797 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 3 May 2012 39,289 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 53,336 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 53,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 26,834 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 26,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,521 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 21,315 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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SO55 JVE is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SO55 JVE, 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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SO55 JVE is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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