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FH06 XNL

2006 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,586 mi
Last recorded78,586 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 XNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 78,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 78,547 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding hand brake (3.7.B.1)

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

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tail gate (6.2.B.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 70,215 miles
Pass 11 May 2014 63,944 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 63,944 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mount snapped but still secure

n/s/r shock absorber lower bush beginning to perish

o/s/r shock absorber lower bush beginning to perish

Pass 15 May 2013 57,786 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 52,410 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 May 2012 52,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 41,763 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 31,953 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 21,771 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 21,771 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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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FH06 XNL is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH06 XNL, 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 FH06 XNL registered?

FH06 XNL is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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