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BJ56 LXZ

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

206,131 mi
Last recorded206,131 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 LXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 206,131 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 187,971 miles

Crack to screen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 168,001 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 149,489 miles

play in offside steering

rear coil springs corroded

windscreen cracked nearside

Fail 11 Sep 2017 149,489 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken fouling tyre (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

play in offside steering

rear coli springs corroded

windscreen cracked nearside

Pass 6 Sep 2016 128,676 miles

front discs worn slight fluctuation

slight play in steering both sides

Pass 16 Sep 2015 118,300 miles

wear in steering rack

wear nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2014 114,922 miles

front brake pad wear wear low o/s BORDERLINE

n/s/f tyre only just legal on inner edges

rear tyre o/s just legal

wear in steering rack

Fail 8 Sep 2014 114,922 miles

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

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

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

front brake pad wear wear low o/s BORDERLINE

n/s/f tyre only just legal on inner edges

rear tyre o/s just legal

wear in steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2013 106,715 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2013 106,501 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 81,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jun 2012 81,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 57,015 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 2 Mar 2011 56,647 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Jan 2010 35,353 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 35,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 LXZ is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 BJ56 LXZ, 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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BJ56 LXZ is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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