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BN56 WFG

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

112,164 mi
Last recorded112,164 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 WFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 112,164 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 112,137 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 104,920 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 104,818 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 95,831 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 95,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2022 86,683 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue smoke on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 86,674 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not pulling out (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (poss.bulbs). (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue smoke on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 73,358 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 73,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 69,980 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 66,740 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 65,547 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 63,865 miles

slight binding to the rear brakes - n/s/r brake pads look low

Fail 1 Dec 2017 63,828 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight binding to the rear brakes - n/s/r brake pads look low

Pass 2 Dec 2016 60,408 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Nov 2015 55,778 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding

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

Suspect play in nearside steering arm

Fail 20 Nov 2015 55,778 miles

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

Both rear brakes slightly binding

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

Suspect play in nearside steering arm

Pass 21 Nov 2014 52,342 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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

Suspect play in nearside steering arm.

Fail 20 Nov 2014 52,342 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front brake discs worn.

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

Suspect play in nearside steering arm.

Pass 19 Nov 2013 48,916 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 48,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 44,887 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 39,821 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 39,821 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 32,727 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 32,727 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

One high level brake bulb not working. Still 80% operational.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 32,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2009 26,173 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 WFG is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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