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YL55 SXP

2006 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,383 mi
Last recorded122,383 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 SXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 122,383 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 122,156 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 89,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces/ offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front slight play in steering arm inner knuckle joint

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 72,188 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 72,166 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working all stop lamps not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 68,462 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 68,285 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 62,492 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 62,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 56,223 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 56,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 49,784 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 47,911 miles

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

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 11 Feb 2015 45,570 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 42,948 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 41,888 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 40,766 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 39,730 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 38,084 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 33,776 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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YL55 SXP is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL55 SXP, 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 YL55 SXP registered?

YL55 SXP is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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