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SP06 ZVU

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,097 mi
Last recorded138,097 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 ZVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 138,097 miles

Front play felt in both front steering arms

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight play (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 138,091 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front play in arm

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

Offside Front play in arm

front and rear exhaust heat shields loose

oil leak at engine

Pass 21 Apr 2016 130,089 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

nearside front rack end has slight play

Fail 20 Apr 2016 130,089 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

nearside front rack end has slight play

Fail 14 Apr 2016 130,076 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack rod end (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 122,445 miles

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

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

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

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 122,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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 16 Apr 2014 115,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2013 101,712 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 May 2013 101,712 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 88,591 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2012 88,587 miles

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

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

bonnet stay retaining clip broken

Pass 13 May 2011 73,133 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 73,133 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 27 May 2010 60,852 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front wiper not clearing 100%.

slight wear on steering at nearside and offside [inside rack].

Fail 27 May 2010 60,841 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front wiper not clearing 100%.

slight wear on steering at nearside and offside [inside rack].

Pass 29 May 2009 47,188 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 May 2009 47,177 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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SP06 ZVU is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SP06 ZVU, 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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SP06 ZVU is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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