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FA06 HFC

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

112,068 mi
Last recorded112,068 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 HFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 112,068 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Reverse lights not working

Fail 10 Feb 2026 111,910 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect defused pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect defused pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 17 Feb 2025 104,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 8 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 11 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse light not working

Unable to open tail gate

Fail 4 Feb 2025 104,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 8 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 11 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse light not working

Unable to open tail gate

Pass 29 Jan 2024 101,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 7 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 98,746 miles

Brake fluid reservoir low

Lower rear engine mount deteriorated

Reverse lamp insecure

n/s/r shocker damp

Fail 8 Nov 2022 98,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid reservoir low

Lower rear engine mount deteriorated

Reverse lamp insecure

n/s/r shocker damp

Pass 29 Sep 2021 95,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 93,032 miles

n/s/f inner rack end has slight play

n/s/r reversing lamp insecure also not working

Pass 29 Aug 2019 56,338 miles

n/s/f inner rack end has slight play

Fail 27 Aug 2019 56,328 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn n/s/f droplink ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.06 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust join area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working all rear (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f inner rack end has slight play

Pass 3 Aug 2018 53,951 miles

Exhaust mount broken on rear box.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 53,951 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Pipe to caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mount broken on rear box.

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 50,186 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 50,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 44,889 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 42,124 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s outer sill slightly damaged but intact

slight imbalance to front brake = 21% and fluctuation to n/s

slight imbalance to rear brakes = 18% and rear discs corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2015 42,124 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s outer sill slightly damaged but intact

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit and cracking

slight imbalance to front brake = 21% and fluctuation to n/s

slight imbalance to rear brakes = 18% and rear discs corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 41,015 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 41,015 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2014 37,456 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 37,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs rusty and worn

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2013 34,392 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 34,392 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 30,204 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,253 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 25,253 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear brakes binding

Pass 16 Jun 2010 20,267 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

o/s rear tyre pressure down

Pass 17 Jun 2009 15,781 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 HFC is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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