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YH56 HBP

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,863 mi
Last recorded100,863 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 HBP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 100,863 miles

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp bracket broken

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad anti vibration shim dis lodged

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

Unable to open boot at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Sep 2018 100,863 miles

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (Bulb upside down) Repaired (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp bracket broken

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (Bulb upside down) Repaired (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad anti vibration shim dis lodged

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

Unable to open boot at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Sep 2018 100,733 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level NO FLUID IN RESERVOIR (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings RACK ARM (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front INNER RACK ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

TURBO HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 12 Jun 2017 89,412 miles

front discs rusty.

Fail 7 Jun 2017 89,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front discs rusty.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 82,799 miles

Oil leak ()

rear axle bushes cracking

turbo heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Jun 2016 82,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak ()

rear axle bushes cracking

turbo heat shield insecure

Pass 8 May 2015 76,432 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 69,651 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

offside front bumper loose

offside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

Fail 12 Mar 2014 69,651 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

offside front bumper loose

offside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

Pass 14 Mar 2013 58,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 58,156 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear brakes sticky

Fail 16 Feb 2012 47,709 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 47,709 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 47,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake discs badly worn!

tracking requires adjusting!

Pass 28 Feb 2011 37,009 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,182 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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YH56 HBP is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YH56 HBP, 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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YH56 HBP is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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