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BJ56 UAM

2006 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

81,990 mi
Last recorded81,990 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 UAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 81,990 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 70,404 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 70,404 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 59,800 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 59,798 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 50,050 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 50,039 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 42,966 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 42,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 36,899 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 36,899 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 30,564 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2010 30,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 22,632 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 22,632 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UAM is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 UAM, 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 UAM is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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