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WJ56 VAE

2006 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,561 mi
Last recorded68,561 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 VAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 68,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread lifting

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 68,561 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread lifting

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 60,911 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Tyre size 206-50-17

Fail 20 Sep 2017 60,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Tyre size 206-50-17

Pass 23 Sep 2016 53,364 miles

Brakes ; front brake discs worn

Brakes ; front brake pads worn thin

Brakes ; front brakes imbalanced 12 %

Exhaust ; rear silencer forward mounting bar detached

Tyres ; valve stems , both front & both rear perished , recommend replace

Wheel nuts covered ,various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 23 Sep 2016 53,364 miles

Brakes ; front brake discs worn

Brakes ; front brake pads worn thin

Brakes ; front brakes imbalanced 12 %

Exhaust ; rear silencer forward mounting bar detached

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyres ; valve stems , both front & both rear perished , recommend replace

Wheel nuts covered ,various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 30 Sep 2015 47,558 miles

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

childseat fitted n/s/r

Pass 26 Sep 2014 42,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 26 Sep 2014 42,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,309 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,186 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 36,186 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)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 33,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to offside rear

Fail 3 Sep 2011 33,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted to offside rear

Pass 11 Sep 2010 29,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 24,236 miles

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

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

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 VAE is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VAE, 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 VAE registered?

WJ56 VAE is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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