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FH55 CZB

2006 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,875 mi
Last recorded142,875 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 CZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 142,875 miles

Central brake light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

lower engine mount rubber worn

Fail 11 Mar 2024 88,793 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

clutch slipping

lower engine mount rubber worn

Pass 7 Mar 2023 77,935 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 77,417 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 67,618 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure under front bumper (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted / scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 62,899 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front seat tilt inop

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jan 2021 62,898 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front seat tilt inop

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2020 57,913 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 57,913 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 53,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 49,288 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 47,287 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 47,287 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 43,647 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 39,199 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 39,188 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 34,777 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 34,763 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 30,312 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 27,937 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 23,738 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 23,731 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 20,424 miles

Front brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2009 14,971 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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FH55 CZB is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FH55 CZB, 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 FH55 CZB registered?

FH55 CZB is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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