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VK56 RAU

2006 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,812 mi
Last recorded157,812 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 RAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 157,812 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 151,181 miles

Play in Offside and Nearside steering rack side rods

Fail 7 Jun 2021 151,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2020 143,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

hand brake cables in poor condition

offside steering side rod slight play

Pass 3 Jun 2019 132,898 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper park lever partially seized

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine MIL warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 3 Jun 2019 132,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper park lever partially seized

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine MIL warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 13 Jun 2018 123,424 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

oil level low

Fail 13 Jun 2018 123,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

oil level low

Pass 15 Jun 2017 114,456 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 114,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 108,083 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 108,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also has a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 101,642 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 90,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 90,566 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 77,354 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 77,354 miles

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

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

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

ns inner rack slight play

os inner rack excesive play

Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,890 miles

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

rear brakes bind

Pass 8 Jul 2011 50,052 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 50,052 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 39,006 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 34,133 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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VK56 RAU is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VK56 RAU, 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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VK56 RAU is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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