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WJ56 AFU

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

56,576 mi
Last recorded56,576 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 AFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 56,576 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front bumper mountings are damaged

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

Ns outer sill is damged

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both bushes are cracking and have slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 56,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Detached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished to the point cords are exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front bumper mountings are damaged

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

Ns outer sill is damged

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both bushes are cracking and have slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 55,515 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 54,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 52,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 48,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 48,818 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 45,240 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 45,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 42,696 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts in outer side wall

Fail 4 Aug 2016 42,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside front tyre has cuts in outer side wall

Pass 27 Aug 2015 40,176 miles

Nearside Front outer wall scuffed

Offside Rear outer wall scuffed

Pass 3 Sep 2014 37,246 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall heavily scuffed

offside rear tyre outer wall heavily scuffed

Fail 3 Sep 2014 37,246 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre outer wall heavily scuffed

offside rear tyre outer wall heavily scuffed

Fail 4 Sep 2013 33,649 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,649 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 30,158 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 30,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 26,113 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 26,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 22,914 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 22,914 miles

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

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

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)

nearside front tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

Pass 25 Aug 2009 19,430 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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WJ56 AFU is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WJ56 AFU, 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 WJ56 AFU registered?

WJ56 AFU is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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