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BV56 GXM

2006 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,688 mi
Last recorded63,688 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 GXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 63,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2019 61,338 miles

Coolant on minimum in expansion bottle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to lift out of seating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has deep cut almost to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Starting to split (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill panel slight damage

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 61,338 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Coolant on minimum in expansion bottle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to lift out of seating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has deep cut almost to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Starting to split (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill panel slight damage

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 59,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Jul 2018 59,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 56,165 miles

Offside Rear Starting to crack along tread

Pass 20 Jul 2016 54,462 miles

Nearside Front slight play within steering rack

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear seat belt kinked

Offside Front slight play within steering rack

water/liquid in boot/around spare wheel

Fail 9 Jul 2016 54,306 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front slight play within steering rack

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear seat belt kinked

Offside Front slight play within steering rack

water/liquid in boot/around spare wheel

Pass 18 Jul 2015 50,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

offside rear tyre is perished on on tread

slight play within nearside front steering rack joint

Pass 21 Jul 2014 48,166 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 48,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,346 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 34,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2012 34,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2011 28,290 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE PERISHED AND SPLITTING ON OUTER SHOULDER

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiperblade is split

BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH HAS AN INTERMITENT FAULT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED!! (BRAKE LIGHTS WORK INTERMITENTLY)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 28,290 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE PERISHED AND SPLITTING ON OUTER SHOULDER

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN ADVISE REPLACEMENT

rear wiperblade is split

BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH HAS AN INTERMITENT FAULT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED!! (BRAKE LIGHTS WORK INTERMITENTLY)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 19,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Aug 2009 13,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 13,280 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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BV56 GXM is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BV56 GXM, 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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BV56 GXM is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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