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YX56 VZA

2006 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,656 mi
Last recorded186,656 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 VZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 186,656 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 181,951 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear calaper damp

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

Pass 10 May 2019 175,773 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 175,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 168,527 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 31 May 2017 257,678 miles

Offside Front inner tyre wall slightly perished

Fail 30 May 2017 257,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front inner tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 3 Aug 2015 154,414 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 147,198 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 147,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 209,213 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2013 208,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 113,859 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2012 113,842 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 98,125 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 80,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 80,288 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 63,042 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VZA is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YX56 VZA, 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 VZA registered?

YX56 VZA is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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