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MF56 HRE

2006 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,263 mi
Last recorded82,263 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 HRE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2020 82,263 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction air fresheners hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front inner track rod has excessive paly

brake fluid level low

Pass 29 Jul 2019 79,727 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jul 2019 79,727 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 73,280 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 73,280 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 68,507 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 64,203 miles

eml on dashboard

Fail 22 Jul 2016 64,187 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both front suspension arm rear bushes bonding splitting

pads very low osr 2mm approx

play in both steering rack ends

Pass 16 Jul 2015 58,395 miles

both rear tyres deep cracking

Fail 15 Jul 2015 58,395 miles

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

both rear tyres deep cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2014 52,411 miles

k light on

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 9 Aug 2013 46,132 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 40,165 miles

O/S/R cut in sidewall no cord exposed. O/S/F Tyre 3mm tread remains.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight bind O/S/R by hand not recorded on RBT.

Underside protection fitted.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 40,165 miles

O/S/R cut in sidewall no cord exposed. O/S/F Tyre 3mm tread remains.

Slight bind O/S/R by hand not recorded on RBT.

Underside protection fitted.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 32,522 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 26,350 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 21,599 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 21,588 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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MF56 HRE is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 MF56 HRE, 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 MF56 HRE registered?

MF56 HRE is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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