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BJ56 AEV

2006 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,385 mi
Last recorded82,385 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 AEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 82,385 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 21 Jul 2016 82,385 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level brake light not working

Pass 13 Jul 2015 71,377 miles

Fuel Smell From Offside Front Wing, Suspect Canister

High Level Brake Lamp Not Working

Nearside Front Steering Rack Inner Ball Joint Worn

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 71,377 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Fuel Smell From Offside Front Wing, Suspect Canister

High Level Brake Lamp Not Working

Nearside Front Steering Rack Inner Ball Joint Worn

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2014 58,441 miles

High Level LED Brake Lamp Not Working

Slight Exhaust Blow Downpipe To Centre Section

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2014 58,441 miles

High Level LED Brake Lamp Not Working

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

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

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

Slight Exhaust Blow Downpipe To Centre Section

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,424 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 46,424 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 34,896 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center brake light not working

Pass 30 May 2012 34,896 miles

center brake light not working

Pass 15 Jun 2011 26,724 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 19,617 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 18,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f trye worn on sidewall

Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,389 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f trye worn on 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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BJ56 AEV is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BJ56 AEV, 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 BJ56 AEV registered?

BJ56 AEV is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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