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VE56 BYC

2006 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,191 mi
Last recorded75,191 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 BYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 75,191 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 69,367 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 64,178 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 51,458 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 51,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 44,244 miles

Both sides front lower arms bushes worn and ball joint heat protectors loose.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2013 44,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both sides front lower arms bushes worn and ball joint heat protectors loose.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil level low on pre Mot checks.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2012 30,858 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 18,053 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 3,224 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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VE56 BYC is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE56 BYC, 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 VE56 BYC registered?

VE56 BYC is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is VE56 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE56 BYC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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