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RV56 HJC

2006 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,979 mi
Last recorded166,979 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 HJC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 166,979 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 166,963 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play tie-rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre in spare-wheel well (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play tie-rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 156,950 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine, sill, under body and inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 142,301 miles

Head-lights set on lower parameters.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on inner edge.. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 142,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake fluid low.

Head-lights set on lower parameters.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on inner edge.. (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs heavily corroded...o/s.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 135,987 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 135,987 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 121,623 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 121,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 112,316 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front wipers smearing

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

rear brake disc worn

rear brake pads wearing low

slight play in n/s/ steering arm

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Oct 2011 94,355 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 75,908 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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RV56 HJC is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV56 HJC, 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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RV56 HJC is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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