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BN56 WDV

2006 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,071 mi
Last recorded122,071 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 WDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 122,071 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 122,064 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 112,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 112,807 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 106,008 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 106,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassys (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassys (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 99,848 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 99,848 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 95,093 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 88,285 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 88,285 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack boot off (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 79,912 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 71,687 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 71,687 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 63,140 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 54,491 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 54,491 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 45,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 37,988 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 24 Nov 2011 30,192 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 22,098 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 12,820 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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BN56 WDV is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BN56 WDV, 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 BN56 WDV registered?

BN56 WDV is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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