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VK06 JAU

2006 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

88,381 mi
Last recorded88,381 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 JAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 88,381 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken

engine coolant level low

Pass 20 Jul 2015 80,435 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edges, but cut to different depth

rear exhaust hanger broken,but system secure

Fail 20 Jul 2015 80,435 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edges, but cut to different depth

rear exhaust hanger broken,but system secure

Pass 30 Jul 2014 72,793 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 72,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 71,574 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

STRONGLY ADVISE ;OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 71,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

STRONGLY ADVISE ;OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 67,236 miles

Nearside front inner wing liner insecure.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2013 67,266 miles

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

Nearside front inner wing liner insecure.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2012 62,962 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 58,783 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 58,783 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2010 46,980 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 46,980 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 37,072 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 35,613 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear nearside tyre under inflated

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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VK06 JAU is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VK06 JAU, 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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VK06 JAU is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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