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FD55 GAU

2006 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,027 mi
Last recorded101,027 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 GAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 101,027 miles

Nearside steering rack gaitor slightly loose on track rod

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front steering rack gaitos slightly loose on track rod

Fail 19 Jan 2021 101,027 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside steering rack gaitor slightly loose on track rod

Nearside wiper has slight smearing

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front steering rack gaitos slightly loose on track rod

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside wiper has slight smearing

Pass 16 Jan 2020 97,251 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying on belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 91,229 miles

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

Nearside steering rack gaitor loose on track rod

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside steering rack gaitor loose on track rod

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake servo vacuum pipe slightly chaffed

parking brake lever stiff to opperate

Fail 18 Jan 2019 91,229 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside steering rack gaitor loose on track rod

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside steering rack gaitor loose on track rod

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake servo vacuum pipe slightly chaffed

parking brake lever stiff to opperate

Pass 26 Jan 2018 85,429 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside steering rack gaitor loose on track rod

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside steering rack gaitor loose on track rod

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 79,354 miles

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

Nearside steering rack boot worn

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 71,991 miles

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

rear number plate delaminating slightly

slight travel on handbrake lever

Fail 20 Jan 2016 71,991 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

rear number plate delaminating slightly

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 23 Jan 2015 64,810 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 64,810 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 59,220 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 59,220 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 54,286 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 47,664 miles

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

front discs worn

small cut on sidewall on o/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Jan 2012 47,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front discs worn

small cut on sidewall on o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs slightly corroding

rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 20 Jan 2010 34,405 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 28,257 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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FD55 GAU is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FD55 GAU, 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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FD55 GAU is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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