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YS55 VPW

2006 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,074 mi
Last recorded110,074 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 VPW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 110,074 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake reading low

Fail 10 Sep 2021 110,074 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake reading low

Pass 14 Sep 2020 100,858 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 99,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 99,999 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 94,199 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 94,199 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 88,340 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 88,340 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,801 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 70,352 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 64,132 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 64,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 54,315 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 54,315 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,539 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 26,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 26,380 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 14,489 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 14,489 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 VPW is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red 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 VPW, 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 VPW is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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