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BJ56 WVO

2006 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,089 mi
Last recorded164,089 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 WVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 164,089 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 163,985 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 154,710 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer support bracket adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 154,710 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitment (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer support bracket adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 146,929 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 146,929 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 140,175 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 133,135 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 125,906 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Nov 2017 125,906 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2016 118,121 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 118,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 109,176 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 109,176 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 96,518 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 96,518 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 77,438 miles

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

Front brake discs sligtly worn

Nearside front brake binding on slightly

Fail 1 Nov 2013 77,427 miles

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

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

Front brake discs sligtly worn

Nearside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2012 56,777 miles

both rear tyres are cracking and perishing but not exposing any cords

the near side rear seat has a child seat fitted not allowing inspection of seat belt

Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,250 miles

Four of the Brake Disc(s) slightly worn

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

O/S Rear Shock Absorber outer case dust cover drops

O/S Rear Wheel Stiff in Rotating

O/S middle Lower under sill Dent

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 47,551 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,821 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 WVO is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WVO, 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 WVO is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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