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IHZ 5194

2006 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,730 mi
Last recorded115,730 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIHZ 5194
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 115,730 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner brake pad spring adrift but not effecting braking

Rear bumper adrift but not likely to unmount

Fail 1 Sep 2018 115,730 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear inner brake pad spring adrift but not effecting braking

Rear bumper adrift but not likely to unmount

Fail 20 Aug 2018 115,404 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 15 in,space saver (5.2.3 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold flange area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 100,902 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 100,891 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 97,700 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 146,119 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 29 Aug 2014 133,599 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 120,764 miles

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

smell of petrol fumes around fuel filler cap area., but no visable leaks

Fail 27 Sep 2013 120,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

smell of petrol fumes around fuel filler cap area., but no visable leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2012 104,895 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 104,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 88,800 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 38,198 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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IHZ 5194 is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 IHZ 5194, 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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IHZ 5194 is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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