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YS55 VFR

2006 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,962 mi
Last recorded92,962 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 VFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 92,962 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 90,838 miles

Centre stop lamp bulb not working

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 90,834 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Centre stop lamp bulb not working

Coolant level below minimum

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 85,629 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance nearside and offside (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

alternator belt worn slightly

water low in header tank

Fail 29 Nov 2017 85,627 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance nearside and offside (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

alternator belt worn slightly

water low in header tank

Pass 21 Nov 2016 81,922 miles

Central Centre stop lamp not working, wiring appears to be disconnected.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in steering arm inner ball joint ()

Fail 21 Nov 2016 81,922 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust assembly front and rear support brackets broken away, the exhaust system is only supported by the centre support bracket. (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in steering arm inner ball joint ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer reservoir empty - top up and test OK (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 75,726 miles

Centre Centre stop lamp inop. Assumed to be disconnected.

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering rack inner ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 75,720 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Centre Centre stop lamp inop. Assumed to be disconnected.

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering rack inner ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measures 1.8 mm Also has a nail in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 69,336 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 69,336 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2013 64,048 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 55,830 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 55,830 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)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 49,958 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 44,571 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 44,571 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 38,885 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 24,447 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 24,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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 VFR is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VFR, 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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YS55 VFR is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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