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RV56 HJE

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,544 mi
Last recorded148,544 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 HJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 148,544 miles

both front inner rack joints slight play

both rear coil spings slight corroded

front brake discs poor condition

front brake pads low

Pass 9 Sep 2016 152,200 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front brake discs worn

Fail 7 Sep 2016 152,200 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported two metal mounts (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front brake discs worn

Fail 31 Aug 2016 152,165 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint above steering rack (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear hand brake lever on caliper seized on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust bracket broken supported by wire

exhaust heat shields fitted as standard

rear exhaust bracket slightly insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2015 140,392 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2014 123,638 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 109,304 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 108,913 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside rear tyre has a screw in the tread.

Pass 25 Aug 2012 93,776 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 74,710 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 64,392 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 55,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

o/s/r has slight bind when rotated

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 HJE is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV56 HJE, 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 HJE is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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