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YP56 XHE

2006 Citroen C4

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,911 mi
Last recorded72,911 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 XHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 72,911 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 72,911 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 70,237 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

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

all brake pads worn

corrosion to exhaust

rear number plate cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2022 67,603 miles

Front Inner rack joints slight play

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 64,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/S/R spring corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 64,822 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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/S/R spring corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 63,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 63,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 59,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 59,227 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 54,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Offside Front tire slight outer sidewall damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear brakes slight bind

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 54,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Offside Front tire slight outer sidewall damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear brakes slight bind

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 50,808 miles

Offside Rear brake discs showing signs of overheating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brakes slight bind

Pass 4 Jan 2016 46,704 miles

N/S/R tire sidewall worn

Nearside inner rack joint slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2015 42,694 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 38,708 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 38,708 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 33,384 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Dec 2012 33,384 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 27,733 miles

damage on wheels

damage to front bumper

damage to sills

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre sidewalls damaged

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

oil on gearbox

rear washers inop

Fail 17 Jan 2012 27,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

damage on wheels

damage to front bumper

damage to sills

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre sidewalls damaged

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

oil on gearbox

rear washers inop

Pass 26 Nov 2010 21,534 miles

kerb damage on alloys and tyre sidewalls front tyres wearing on edges front brake discs lipped

Pass 16 Nov 2009 15,139 miles

borderline fluctuation from rear brake readings

o/s/r brake disc badly corroded/worn , n/s/r brake disc heavily corroded/worn

rear wiper smearing , o/s/f tyre side wall slightly damaged in side wall , front brake pads over 50 % worn , front wishbone bushes perrished & cracked , kerb damage to alloy rims

Fail 16 Nov 2009 15,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

borderline fluctuation from rear brake readings

o/s/r brake disc badly corroded/worn , n/s/r brake disc heavily corroded/worn

rear wiper smearing , o/s/f tyre side wall slightly damaged in side wall , front brake pads over 50 % worn , front wishbone bushes perrished & cracked , kerb damage to alloy rims

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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YP56 XHE is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YP56 XHE, 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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YP56 XHE is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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