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BV56 JVW

2006 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,877 mi
Last recorded163,877 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 JVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 163,877 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose wing damege (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 163,877 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose wing damege (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both side (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 93,818 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose near side front wing is crack (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 93,818 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose near side front wing is crack (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 89,699 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 83,028 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 78,711 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 74,316 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 71,697 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Oct 2014 71,697 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,305 miles

ns and os steering arms slight play

Fail 27 Feb 2013 64,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

ns and os steering arms slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,223 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,192 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 26,252 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 26,252 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 19,681 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 JVW is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JVW, 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 JVW is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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