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YR56 SWN

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,893 mi
Last recorded57,893 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 SWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 57,893 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 57,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 55,292 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket rusting through (6.1.2 (a))

carpet in drivers foot well becoming detached

Fail 22 Sep 2021 55,292 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket rusting through (6.1.2 (a))

carpet in drivers foot well becoming detached

Pass 21 Sep 2020 52,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear exhaust mounting strap corroded

some play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 20 Sep 2019 51,065 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 48,064 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering racks (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

rear back box outer skin damaged

rear wiper split

Fail 22 Sep 2018 48,064 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering racks (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

rear back box outer skin damaged

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Sep 2017 45,194 miles

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

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

front wipers smeary

Fail 26 Sep 2017 45,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front wipers smeary

Pass 4 Oct 2016 39,595 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 29,357 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 26,561 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 23,944 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 23,944 miles

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

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 21,511 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 19,165 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 16,160 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 12,488 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 12,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YR56 SWN is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR56 SWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR56 SWN registered?

YR56 SWN is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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