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CX56 BBO

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,345 mi
Last recorded113,345 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 BBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 113,345 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 103,595 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 103,593 miles

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened offside front strut badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside front strut slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 95,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres have worn edges

Fail 19 Dec 2017 95,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working bulb replaced by NT (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres have worn edges

Pass 19 Oct 2016 80,953 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 80,871 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened surface corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush of lower wish-bone (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 73,888 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 69,336 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 64,478 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 58,336 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 58,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 51,511 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 51,385 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 40,736 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 40,736 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,435 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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CX56 BBO is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CX56 BBO, 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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CX56 BBO is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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