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BV06 GVR

2006 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

194,260 mi
Last recorded194,260 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 GVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 194,260 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 194,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 166,591 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 166,591 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 144,600 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 144,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing/s not tested due to excessive brake bind

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing/s not tested due to excessive brake bind

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 134,901 miles

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

child seat fitted preventing the full inspection of adult belt.

Fail 9 Sep 2015 134,846 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

child seat fitted preventing the full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 124,650 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2013 105,243 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 105,217 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear and offside rear brakes binding at time of test.

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front seat belt slow to retract when fully extended.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2012 83,987 miles

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 May 2011 62,715 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 44,408 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 33,082 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 33,081 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 33,062 miles

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)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 33,062 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

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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BV06 GVR is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BV06 GVR, 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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BV06 GVR is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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