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SB56 HWS

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,304 mi
Last recorded136,304 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 HWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 136,304 miles

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

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2023 134,548 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 134,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 132,356 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 132,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2021 129,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 126,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 122,423 miles

corrosion front brake discs

drive shaft rear engine mounting split and shows movement

engine wet with oil

exhaust heat shield insecure steering rack areas

nearside front lower suspension arm mounting bushes perishing

nearside mirror glass insecure

offside front seat belt slow to return webbing

offside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear shock absorber dampness

offside rear shock absorber mounting bush perishing

play in steering rack knuckle

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 30 Oct 2019 122,423 miles

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

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

corrosion front brake discs

drive shaft rear engine mounting split and shows movement

engine wet with oil

exhaust heat shield insecure steering rack areas

nearside front lower suspension arm mounting bushes perishing

nearside mirror glass insecure

offside front seat belt slow to return webbing

offside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear shock absorber dampness

offside rear shock absorber mounting bush perishing

play in steering rack knuckle

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Oct 2018 119,230 miles

Central Front Down pipe heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Fail 25 Oct 2018 119,214 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Front Down pipe heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Pass 3 Nov 2017 115,836 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres low and edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushs (2.4.G.2)

corrosion front brakes

Fail 2 Nov 2017 115,828 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres low and edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 112,963 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 112,955 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 109,080 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 109,068 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 105,565 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 99,382 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 99,382 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2012 70,616 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2012 70,616 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 45,943 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs slightly scored

Pass 16 May 2011 45,943 miles

front discs slightly scored

Pass 18 May 2010 21,597 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 20,150 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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SB56 HWS is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 SB56 HWS, 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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SB56 HWS is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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