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YA55 PVL

2006 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,170 mi
Last recorded56,170 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 PVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 56,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 55,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 53,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inside tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 52,442 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 50,993 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 49,383 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 49,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 48,189 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 46,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 44,785 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 43,019 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 40,749 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 38,605 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 35,488 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 35,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 32,813 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 28,811 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre sidewalls deteriorated

o/s/f tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2012 28,811 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewalls deteriorated

o/s/f tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2011 24,859 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 20,541 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 16,533 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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YA55 PVL is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YA55 PVL, 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 YA55 PVL registered?

YA55 PVL is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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