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HW56 FRD

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

83,426 mi
Last recorded83,426 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 FRD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 83,426 miles

Front coolant level low before test i have topped up

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear rear exhaust box rear hanger broken

Fail 3 Sep 2026 83,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front coolant level low before test i have topped up

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear rear exhaust box rear hanger broken

Pass 6 Oct 2025 77,846 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 77,616 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 76,797 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 75,753 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 74,943 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 9 Sep 2020 74,087 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 73,061 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 6 Sep 2018 70,944 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 70,944 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 68,102 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 64,874 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 60,301 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 56,556 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 52,616 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 48,169 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 42,937 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 38,895 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 34,047 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 23,555 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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HW56 FRD is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FRD, 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 FRD registered?

HW56 FRD is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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