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SO55 VAE

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,518 mi
Last recorded101,518 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 VAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2014 101,518 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2014 101,518 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2013 151,661 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 151,661 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 147,683 miles

damage at offside front bumper/wing

Fail 9 Nov 2012 147,683 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage at offside front bumper/wing

Pass 10 Nov 2011 90,645 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 90,645 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 May 2010 77,011 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 77,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 70,777 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 62,534 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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SO55 VAE is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SO55 VAE, 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 SO55 VAE registered?

SO55 VAE is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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