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YX56 LEF

2006 Citroen C4

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,938 mi
Last recorded83,938 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 LEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 83,938 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 83,902 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 83,902 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 83,890 miles

Nearside steering rack has slight play

Fail 11 Oct 2023 83,890 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside steering rack has slight play

Pass 12 Oct 2022 83,797 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 83,738 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 83,738 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 83,711 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2020 83,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front inner brake pads appear to be worn low

non repairable puncture nearside front

Pass 10 Apr 2019 82,159 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 79,927 miles

Nearside Slight play to NS rack end /rack arm joint

Fail 10 Apr 2018 79,927 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Slight play to NS rack end /rack arm joint

Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,397 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 76,397 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 72,413 miles

Offside Front Slight cracks in tred

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 11 Apr 2015 68,277 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,391 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 62,137 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,039 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 37,293 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 30,565 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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YX56 LEF is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YX56 LEF, 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 YX56 LEF registered?

YX56 LEF is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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