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EA56 BWU

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,808 mi
Last recorded78,808 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 BWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 78,808 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

n/s/f tyre showing slight wear to outer edge

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover insecure

o/s/f tyre showing deterioration

rear axle mounting bushes showing deterioration

rear number plate showing deterioration

Pass 1 Oct 2019 77,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

child seat fitted

front brake discs showing wear

rear axle mounting bushes showing deterioration

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Oct 2018 72,746 miles

rear axle mounting bushes showing deterioration

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Oct 2017 68,734 miles

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)

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

child seat fitted

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover insecure

rear axle mounting bushes showing deterioration

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack tie bar end

Pass 23 Sep 2016 64,140 miles

child seat fitted

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover insecure

rear axle mounting bushes showing deterioration

rear tyres showing deterioration

Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,397 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2015 58,397 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 51,471 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside front Tyre worn on edges

small chips in screen

Pass 21 Sep 2013 45,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

Fail 21 Sep 2013 45,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2012 42,544 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 29 Sep 2012 42,544 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2011 40,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chips in screen

Fail 4 Oct 2010 38,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 38,026 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 32,580 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 32,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EA56 BWU is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc 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 EA56 BWU, 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 EA56 BWU registered?

EA56 BWU is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is EA56 BWU safe to buy?

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