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VA06 NXL

2006 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

64,831 mi
Last recorded64,831 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 NXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 64,831 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 64,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 63,446 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 63,446 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 59,466 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Feb 2023 59,466 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 54,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle bushes worn/perished. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 54,299 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre exhaust mount snapped off. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle bushes worn/perished. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 51,162 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 51,162 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside and nearside. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 48,152 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 44,284 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 40,983 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 36,946 miles

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

damage to both outersills

Fail 8 Aug 2016 36,946 miles

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

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

damage to both outersills

Pass 13 Aug 2015 33,402 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 33,357 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 30,694 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 30,694 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 28,410 miles

Both rear tyres showing age related cracking on edges of tread area. Replacement advised.

Drivers side front tyre showing age related cracking on outer edge of tread area. REPLACEMENT ADVISED.

Fail 1 Aug 2012 25,709 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 25,709 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 21,897 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 18,668 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 14,897 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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VA06 NXL is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol 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 VA06 NXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA06 NXL registered?

VA06 NXL is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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