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FA06 LXE

2006 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,925 mi
Last recorded115,925 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 115,925 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 111,959 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 111,959 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 105,659 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Oil leak driveshaft seal ()

drivers seat belt slow to retract

rear brakes sticking slightly

tailgate handle broken

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 99,901 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

exhaust mounting missing

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn very low on tread on outer edges

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2016 99,838 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

exhaust mounting missing

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn very low on tread on outer edges

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2015 96,169 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 95,931 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Both front brake discs are worn

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear tyre has 2x puctures and is slightly perished also appears to of been run flat

Pass 19 Jun 2014 78,060 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 78,053 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 73,817 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 67,078 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 60,285 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 11 Sep 2010 52,828 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Sep 2010 52,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,425 miles

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)

n/s/r tyre close to legal tread depth limit

o/s/r tyre punctured

oil level near minimum

rear brakes 25% imbalance (n/s greater than o/s)

wiperblades deteriorating

Fail 21 Sep 2009 44,425 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre close to legal tread depth limit

o/s/r tyre punctured

oil level near minimum

rear brakes 25% imbalance (n/s greater than o/s)

wiperblades deteriorating

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 LXE is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FA06 LXE, 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 FA06 LXE registered?

FA06 LXE is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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