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VU56 ZJV

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

86,895 mi
Last recorded86,895 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 86,895 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 79,888 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 79,888 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 75,115 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 66,340 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 66,340 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 61,626 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 59,784 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 59,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 58,387 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 58,382 miles

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 58,382 miles

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 53,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 53,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Stop lamp not working NS and OS (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 48,413 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are worn (3.5.1i)

The NSF tyre outer sidewalls damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2015 48,369 miles

Rear coil spring broken NS and OS (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are worn (3.5.1i)

The NSF tyre outer sidewalls damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2014 43,161 miles

Slight free play in the OS rack-end.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 37,898 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 37,859 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 32,784 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 32,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 27,514 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 21,852 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 16,787 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 16,232 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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VU56 ZJV is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZJV, 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 ZJV registered?

VU56 ZJV is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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