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FA06 HCP

2006 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,429 mi
Last recorded88,429 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 88,429 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 88,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 79,219 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 67,698 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight movement in steering rack

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT and wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT and wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre walls slightly perished

Fail 9 Dec 2015 67,698 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner slight movement in steering rack

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT and wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT and wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre walls slightly perished

Offside Rear wheel slightly tight in rotation

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2014 64,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear sidewall perished

wheel alignment req checking as both front tyres are worn

Fail 27 Nov 2014 64,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear sidewall perished

wheel alignment req checking as both front tyres are worn

Pass 9 Oct 2013 59,618 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

a mouting susport bracket as broken away from the rear exhaust box

offside rear tyre showing signs of ageing

Fail 8 Oct 2013 59,618 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

a mouting susport bracket as broken away from the rear exhaust box

offside rear tyre showing signs of ageing

Pass 27 Sep 2012 49,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

rear brakes have a slight imbalance

wheel alignment req checking

Fail 27 Sep 2012 49,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brakes have a slight imbalance

wheel alignment req checking

Pass 17 Sep 2011 41,121 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 29,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 29,299 miles

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 25 Jul 2009 23,454 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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FA06 HCP is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FA06 HCP, 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 HCP is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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