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DE56 HVC

2006 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,347 mi
Last recorded152,347 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 HVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 152,347 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 89,018 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Mar 2019 143,140 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 82,849 miles

front and rear brake pipes greased

play noted to ns and os of steering rack

Fail 26 Oct 2017 82,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front and rear brake pipes greased

play noted to ns and os of steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2016 73,729 miles

front brake pads low and brake discs worn

play noted to ns of steering rack

rear brake pipes greased

wear noted to nsf and osf anti roll bar drop links

Fail 26 Oct 2016 73,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

front brake pads low and brake discs worn

play noted to ns of steering rack

rear brake pipes greased

wear noted to nsf and osf anti roll bar drop links

Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,900 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

slight wear front tyres on edges

Fail 27 Oct 2015 65,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

slight wear front tyres on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,900 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight wear front tyres on edges

Fail 27 Oct 2015 65,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

slight wear front tyres on edges

Fail 29 Oct 2014 53,958 miles

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

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

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

centre caps fitted

nearside rack arm has slight free play

offside rear tyre starting to wear

Pass 29 Oct 2014 53,958 miles

centre caps fitted

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

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

nearside rack arm has slight free play

offside rear tyre starting to wear

Pass 25 Oct 2013 48,717 miles

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

centre caps fitted

front disc and pads starting to wear

Fail 25 Oct 2013 48,717 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre caps fitted

front disc and pads starting to wear

Fail 2 Nov 2012 42,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 42,871 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 35,717 miles

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

Front discs slightly pitted

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

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

Nearside front ball joint has slight freeplay

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 30,010 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn

Slight freeplay in offside front antiroll bar

Pass 28 Oct 2009 23,942 miles

lower covers fitted concealing components

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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DE56 HVC 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 DE56 HVC, 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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DE56 HVC is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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