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YS55 GYV

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,716 mi
Last recorded61,716 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 GYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 61,716 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both strut mounting points are corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 61,716 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both strut mounting points are corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 59,844 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 56,914 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 54,667 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 54,667 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 52,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 49,316 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 49,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 46,183 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 46,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 42,594 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 39,070 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wiper blades smear screen

Pass 3 Jun 2016 35,187 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 52,452 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 52,452 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 30,017 miles

cut o/s/f tyre tread

Fail 6 Jun 2014 29,937 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

cut o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 6 Jun 2013 25,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 25,935 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 21,761 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 21,761 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 19,076 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 19,076 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 5,148 miles

All four tyres are deteriorated

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

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 28 Jan 2011 5,148 miles

All four tyres are deteriorated

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 14 Nov 2009 12,771 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 9,479 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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YS55 GYV is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YS55 GYV, 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 YS55 GYV registered?

YS55 GYV is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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