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I doubt a 2006 model car will respond to hits on the starter motor

If the lights are dull and the battery is fully charged it indicates a fault somewhere in the electrical circuit, no doubt a lose or corroded conection. It is unlikely to be the connection to the starter because the lights are also dull. Since the battery has been changed it is logically not at the battery itself. First thing to do is check the chassis (or motor) end of the earth strap. Remove it clean and replace. If that does not work follow the path of the positive battery lead. On the Plus 4 there is a conection up under the dash but I don't know if that applies to the 1.8 4/4.