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YF56 RBV

2006 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,170 mi
Last recorded143,170 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 RBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 143,170 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2015 107,262 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 96,984 miles

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

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

all tyres worn on edges & 3mm

Fail 3 Jan 2014 96,906 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

all tyres worn on edges & 3mm

Pass 4 Jan 2013 83,563 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 83,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Jan 2012 71,710 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 71,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2011 60,600 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 60,600 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

nearside rear tyre run flat

rear brakes have signs of overheating

Pass 9 Dec 2009 51,844 miles

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

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

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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YF56 RBV is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YF56 RBV, 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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YF56 RBV is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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