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YG56 SHZ

2006 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

92,189 mi
Last recorded92,189 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 SHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 92,189 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 92,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 84,814 miles

Front Inner play in steering rack joint areas

Fail 15 Apr 2016 84,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced image (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Front Inner play in steering rack joint areas

brake fluid level getting low

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,704 miles

Oil leak

rear bumper damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2015 78,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2014 72,540 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front wiper blades leaving slight lines on windscreen

advise damage to rear bumper offside areas

Fail 27 Mar 2014 72,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front wiper blades leaving slight lines on windscreen

advise damage to rear bumper offside areas

Pass 6 Apr 2013 100,039 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise damage to nearside rear outer arch panel areas

advise damage to offside rear of bumper areas

Fail 5 Apr 2013 100,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise damage to nearside rear outer arch panel areas

advise damage to offside rear of bumper areas

Pass 16 Apr 2012 52,388 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside 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)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 52,388 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Engine oil leak

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

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

Nearside 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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 39,012 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front discs lipped

N/S/F wiper starting to smear

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 39,012 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Front discs lipped

N/S/F wiper starting to smear

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 27,228 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

n/s/rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2010 27,228 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2009 14,944 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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YG56 SHZ is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YG56 SHZ, 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 YG56 SHZ registered?

YG56 SHZ is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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