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BV56 VWR

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,208 mi
Last recorded103,208 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 VWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 103,208 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 103,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 98,880 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 98,880 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 93,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 86,997 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 86,996 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 84,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 81,701 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 79,277 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 75,760 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 75,760 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 71,047 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Tyre's worn outer edge 205/55R16

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and slightly out of shape

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 71,047 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Tyre's worn outer edge 205/55R16

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and slightly out of shape

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 65,729 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 62,907 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 58,273 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,557 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,362 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 39,017 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 35,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 35,200 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 29,557 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 29,556 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,470 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 22,470 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VWR is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VWR, 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 VWR registered?

BV56 VWR is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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