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BJ06 FAO

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,795 mi
Last recorded94,795 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 FAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 94,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner track arm has slight play

Offside Front inner track arm has slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2019 93,025 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 91,161 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 89,189 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 89,189 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 83,613 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lowers (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lowers (2.4.G.2)

Central stop light dim

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover loose

Nearside Rear under tray loose

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 83,613 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lowers (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lowers (2.4.G.2)

Central stop light dim

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover loose

Nearside Rear under tray loose

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 70,792 miles

front tyres shoulders worn

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 12 Apr 2013 66,103 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 66,103 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,043 miles

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

outer side wall on nearside rear tyre cracked

slight free play in both steering rack arms

Pass 1 Jul 2011 43,800 miles

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

both rear tyres perished on outside walls

o/s front tyre wearing low in centre

Fail 1 Jul 2011 43,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres perished on outside walls

o/s front tyre wearing low in centre

Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,119 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low and damaged on outside edge

Fail 21 Jun 2010 35,119 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s front tyre wearing low and damaged on outside edge

Fail 10 Jun 2009 27,689 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 27,689 miles

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

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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BJ06 FAO is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ06 FAO, 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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BJ06 FAO is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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