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BV56 VVU

2006 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,366 mi
Last recorded68,366 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 VVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 68,366 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 68,363 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 65,376 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 65,375 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 60,875 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 60,875 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant below minimum level

Offside Rear Position lamp has sources not illuminating but not more than 50%

Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,514 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 55,494 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 50,417 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 50,412 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 45,186 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 45,186 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 41,712 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 39,009 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 36,523 miles

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

brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 5 Apr 2012 34,105 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall perishing

o/s/r tyre outer wall rubber perishing

rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2011 30,286 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 26,126 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 25,558 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 VVU is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VVU, 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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What year was BV56 VVU registered?

BV56 VVU is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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