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BN56 WFF

2006 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,824 mi
Last recorded109,824 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 WFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 109,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 109,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 93,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 93,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 88,805 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 16 Feb 2022 85,743 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

engine under tray loose / insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2022 85,743 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

engine under tray loose / insecure

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 84,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

injector leaking fumes

Pass 20 Feb 2020 83,732 miles

both rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating

compression gasses leaking from around injector

o/s/f tyre cracking / perishing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2020 83,732 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating

compression gasses leaking from around injector

o/s/f tyre cracking / perishing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2019 82,693 miles

boot lid hydraulic struts weak

heat shield around turbo insecure

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2019 82,693 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

boot lid hydraulic struts weak

heat shield around turbo insecure

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2018 81,991 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

boot lid hydraulic struts weak

exhaust emissions do not register on smoke meter

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight imbalance across front brakes

Fail 23 Feb 2018 81,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

boot lid hydraulic struts weak

exhaust emissions do not register on smoke meter

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight imbalance across front brakes

Pass 25 Feb 2017 77,860 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 71,603 miles

Offside Rear Child seat fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 65,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2015 65,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 60,367 miles

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

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

heat shield rattling arround cat

rear brakes binding

Pass 23 Feb 2013 55,868 miles

osr seat belt not fully checked child seat fitted

rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in osf rackend

Pass 25 Feb 2012 51,695 miles

child seat osr belt not fully tested

heat shield loose arround cat

Pass 15 Feb 2011 44,604 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,786 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 33,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WFF is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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