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VO56 YPY

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,158 mi
Last recorded113,158 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 YPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 113,158 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking no. 2 injector leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached insecure (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushs perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 106,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

mil light on

Fail 7 Apr 2025 106,277 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

mil light on

Fail 20 Mar 2025 106,277 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

mil light on

Pass 28 Mar 2024 102,281 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Engine management light on.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 92,639 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 91,200 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 88,927 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 86,427 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 86,413 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 81,818 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 81,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2018 77,191 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 71,729 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE MIS-SHAPED

Pass 21 Apr 2016 67,096 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 67,096 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 63,073 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 63,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 58,840 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 53,625 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 48,907 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 42,533 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,866 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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VO56 YPY is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 VO56 YPY, 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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VO56 YPY is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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