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HG06 BVU

2006 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

182,003 mi
Last recorded182,003 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 BVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 182,003 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 182,003 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 160,357 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 160,357 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 136,918 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Undertrays & engine covers fitted

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2016 111,460 miles

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

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

inner arm play

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 7 Oct 2015 96,909 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 88,091 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 88,091 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 81,369 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

centre brake light inopp

Pass 8 Oct 2013 81,369 miles

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)

centre brake light inopp

Pass 27 Sep 2012 72,104 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 61,899 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 61,859 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 44,380 miles

Engine undertray fitted

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

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

Fail 17 May 2010 44,380 miles

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

Engine undertray fitted

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 26,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 26,098 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

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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HG06 BVU is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HG06 BVU, 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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HG06 BVU is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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