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VK56 RVV

2006 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,565 mi
Last recorded174,565 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 RVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 174,565 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 170,043 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 165,922 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 152,878 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 152,699 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 142,104 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 142,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 130,928 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 130,928 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 116,541 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still adequately supported

Pass 18 Mar 2015 102,257 miles

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 18 Mar 2015 102,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 85,983 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2014 85,983 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 74,182 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 74,182 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 70,862 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 64,902 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 64,821 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 53,198 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 53,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 40,058 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 RVV is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol 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 RVV, 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 VK56 RVV registered?

VK56 RVV is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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