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YA55 UTJ

2006 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,324 mi
Last recorded133,324 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 UTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 133,324 miles

Engine oil close to min mark.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front bush peeling badly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush peeling badly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack ball joint moderate/ wear play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Mirror missing.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shocker bellows damaged deformed.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front bush peeling slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush peeling badly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill damaged and small hole, within 30cm of rear suspension mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded body. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tail gate wont open checked boot area through rear seats.

Fail 11 Dec 2020 133,172 miles

Emissions not tested No cam belt change history and oil level very low. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Engine oil close to min mark.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front bush peeling badly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush peeling badly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack ball joint moderate/ wear play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Mirror missing.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shocker bellows damaged deformed.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front bush peeling slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush peeling badly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill damaged and small hole, within 30cm of rear suspension mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded body. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tail gate wont open checked boot area through rear seats.

Pass 24 Apr 2019 120,953 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine air intake pipe missing.

Hand brake only just passed test at 17% effective min pass 16%.

Nearside Front Inner Track rod ball joint worn and knocking.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer CV boot has small hole.

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract.

Offside Mirror housing slightly damaged and insecure.

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

Turbo and CAT heat shields missing.

Fail 17 Apr 2019 120,865 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axel front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axel front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine air intake pipe missing.

Hand brake only just passed test at 17% effective min pass 16%.

Nearside Front Inner Track rod ball joint worn and knocking.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush pulling out of arm when suspension hanging. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Flexible brake pipe insecure with slight damage and slightly catching shock absorber.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush pulling out of arm when suspension hanging. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV boot has small hole.

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract.

Offside Mirror housing slightly damaged and insecure.

Top brake fluid reservoir slightly insecure.

Turbo and CAT heat shields missing.

Unable to open tailgate.

Pass 10 Apr 2018 102,785 miles

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 5 Apr 2018 102,780 miles

rear brake binding both wheels (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Shock absorber insecure movement on strut (2.7.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 10 Jan 2018 102,777 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (5.3.1u)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jan 2017 93,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 93,939 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 88,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 has a nail in

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 88,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 has a nail in

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 77,499 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 71,369 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 71,361 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 57,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 49,609 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition braking area reduced .

Pass 15 Oct 2010 38,093 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 34,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre treads wearing low

Pass 7 Jan 2010 34,688 miles

both front tyre treads wearing low

Pass 8 Jan 2009 31,112 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 UTJ is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YA55 UTJ, 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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YA55 UTJ is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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