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VN56 PXL

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,076 mi
Last recorded147,076 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 PXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 147,076 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 139,371 miles

Both rear axle mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users On start up/cold (8.2.2.2 (c))

High level stop light not working (if wired)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear lower shock absorber bush starting to deteriorate

Nearside dip beam image poor

Fail 1 Dec 2021 139,371 miles

Both rear axle mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users On start up/cold (8.2.2.2 (c))

High level stop light not working (if wired)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear lower shock absorber bush starting to deteriorate

Nearside dip beam image poor

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 132,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front brake discs look worn

high level stop light inoperative if wired

nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

nearside headlamp pattern deteriorated.

Fail 30 Nov 2020 132,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front brake discs look worn

high level stop light inoperative if wired

nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2019 123,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front brake discs look worn

slight play in nearside front steering rack end inner joint

Fail 29 Nov 2019 123,897 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

front brake discs look worn

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

slight play in nearside front steering rack end inner joint

Pass 22 Nov 2018 110,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

high level stop light not working

offside rear tyre tread wearing low and perishing

Pass 1 Nov 2017 94,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 92,211 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 9 Nov 2015 88,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking within tread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre size: 205/55R16 91V Dunlop

Fail 9 Nov 2015 88,423 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking within tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre size: 205/55R16 91V Dunlop

Pass 3 Nov 2014 85,304 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 79,805 miles

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

o/s front tyre slightly perished

Pass 30 Oct 2012 69,287 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 57,962 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 47,862 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 38,062 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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VN56 PXL is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VN56 PXL, 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 VN56 PXL registered?

VN56 PXL is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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