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VU06 BFY

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,499 mi
Last recorded108,499 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 BFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 108,499 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 108,497 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 98,966 miles

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

Offside Obligatory door mirror glass retained by alternate means

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

Fail 25 May 2023 98,925 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Mian beam, dipped headlamp, & fog lamp tell tales flash with indicators/hazard lamps.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass secured in place with adhesive tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 28 May 2022 86,728 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 72,011 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rattle from rear exhaust silencer

Fail 17 May 2021 72,011 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

rattle from rear exhaust silencer

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 61,762 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre split on outer sidewall quite deep

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 61,762 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split & slightly smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre split on outer sidewall quite deep

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6-3mm (strong advise) 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 54,569 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 50,993 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 49,594 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 47,137 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,159 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,338 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,331 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 29,137 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,002 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 21,693 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 14,699 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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VU06 BFY is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU06 BFY, 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 VU06 BFY registered?

VU06 BFY is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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