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FA06 HCL

2006 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

174,284 mi
Last recorded174,284 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 HCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 174,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

Fail 2 May 2019 174,284 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom centre engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 156,442 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing axle bushes . (2.4.G.2)

advise bonnet/front end damaged.

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox lower reaction mounting bush split. (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 8 May 2018 156,442 miles

advise bonnet/front end damaged.

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing axle bushes . (2.4.G.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox lower reaction mounting bush split. (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 138,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner wing damage

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 3 May 2017 138,702 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner wing damage

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 4 May 2016 131,826 miles

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Inner wing damage

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 131,826 miles

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Inner wing damage

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015
Pass 30 Nov 2013 75,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 66,768 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 59,791 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 52,435 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 52,435 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2009 46,331 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 46,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

bad oil leak from rear camshaft seal

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside outer constant velocity joint boot misting grease from a seal

Pass 28 Jul 2009 45,336 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 45,336 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FA06 HCL is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FA06 HCL, 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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FA06 HCL is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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