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HW56 EXP

2006 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,599 mi
Last recorded110,599 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 EXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 110,599 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 110,599 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 98,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 98,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 90,120 miles

both rear tyres loosing shape on tread

Pass 31 Mar 2016 82,091 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 79,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 70,144 miles

Centre rear belt buckle casing slightly deformed but still operates correctly.

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F wiper has small split.

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

Vehicle wet when tested.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 56,415 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,415 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 46,331 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 46,219 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 35,657 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 25,674 miles

n/s front steering rack iner ball joint has slight play

Pass 21 Aug 2009 20,138 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 20,138 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)

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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HW56 EXP is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HW56 EXP, 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 HW56 EXP registered?

HW56 EXP is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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