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BJ06 OTU

2006 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,899 mi
Last recorded95,899 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 OTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 95,899 miles

Front brake discs & pads worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 95,899 miles

Front brake discs & pads worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 83,208 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake disc worn

Fail 23 Jun 2016 83,208 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake disc worn

Pass 16 Jun 2015 76,412 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 73,343 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 63,621 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2013 63,621 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2012 55,831 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Fail 24 Nov 2012 55,794 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 24 Nov 2011 42,776 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 42,770 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 32,870 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Nov 2010 32,865 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Dec 2009 22,694 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 20,143 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade split

slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

small cuts on o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2009 20,143 miles

rear wiper blade split

slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

small cuts on o/s/f tyre sidewall

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 OTU is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OTU, 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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What year was BJ06 OTU registered?

BJ06 OTU is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is BJ06 OTU safe to buy?

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