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BJ56 LXO

2006 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,808 mi
Last recorded140,808 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 LXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 140,808 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 3 Oct 2019 140,807 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 24 Sep 2018 127,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge completely void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tie rod slight play

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 127,946 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge completely void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tie rod slight play

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 119,649 miles

Emissions close to limit

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in shoulder of tread ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges void of tread (4.1.E.1)

service light on

Fail 23 Sep 2017 119,649 miles

Emissions close to limit

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in shoulder of tread ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges void of tread (4.1.E.1)

service light on

Pass 28 Sep 2016 111,632 miles

Induction pipe at turbo deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2015 103,158 miles

cut in sidewall nearside front tyre

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play steering

Fail 24 Sep 2015 103,158 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 bulb (1.1.A.3b)

cut in sidewall nearside front tyre

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play steering

Pass 11 Sep 2014 92,926 miles

cut in sidewall nearside front tyre

play offside front drop link

Fail 11 Sep 2014 92,926 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

cut in sidewall nearside front tyre

play offside front drop link

spanner light on

Pass 25 Sep 2013 81,594 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 81,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,372 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 57,933 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,402 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 33,319 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,319 miles

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 LXO is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LXO, 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 LXO registered?

BJ56 LXO is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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