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VU56 XUE

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,641 mi
Last recorded111,641 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 XUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 111,641 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 102,702 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 92,938 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers side electric window in/op

front number plate damage

Fail 23 Apr 2014 92,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers side electric window in/op

front number plate damage

Pass 9 May 2013 85,054 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 78,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

offside steering rack tie rod has play

Fail 8 Mar 2012 78,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn

offside steering rack tie rod has play

Pass 10 Mar 2011 69,545 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 63,193 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 39,001 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VU56 XUE is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VU56 XUE, 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 VU56 XUE registered?

VU56 XUE is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 September 2006.

Is VU56 XUE safe to buy?

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