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Y18 STP

2006 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,320 mi
Last recorded122,320 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 STP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 122,320 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Reverse lights inop. Too old for RFR

Fail 27 Nov 2025 122,317 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Reverse lights inop. Too old for RFR

Pass 31 Dec 2024 112,708 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 31 Dec 2024 112,708 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Dec 2023 102,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 94,195 miles

Nearside front link rod slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2022 91,798 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 90,054 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 86,303 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 83,310 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fonts on 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 83,310 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fonts on 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 80,476 miles

Oil leak ()

all brake discs corroded

Fail 26 May 2017 80,476 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear brackets broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

all brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 78,441 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust box hanger broken

Fail 1 Jun 2016 78,441 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust box hanger broken

Pass 4 Jun 2015 73,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jun 2015 73,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2014 68,784 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 68,783 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 63,469 miles

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)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 57,860 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2012 57,860 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 44,848 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn to wear bars

front number plate cracked and damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2011 44,848 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn to wear bars

front number plate cracked and damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2010 33,192 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 31,458 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 31,458 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,766 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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Y18 STP is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y18 STP, 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 Y18 STP registered?

Y18 STP is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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