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VMX 531X

2006 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

24,825 mi
Last recorded24,825 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMX 531X
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 24,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2025 24,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 9,791 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 8,766 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 8,209 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 7,712 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 7,141 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 7,136 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 6,445 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 5,820 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 5,190 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 4,748 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 10 Jun 2015 4,256 miles

front tyres tread cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2014 3,494 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 2,517 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 1,642 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 1,397 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 1,121 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 1,023 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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VMX 531X is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VMX 531X, 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 VMX 531X registered?

VMX 531X is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is VMX 531X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMX 531X shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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