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FP56 BPU

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

154,312 mi
Last recorded154,312 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 BPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 154,312 miles

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

advise rear seats

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 154,312 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

advise rear seats

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 78,081 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 78,081 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Stop lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2015 68,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2015 68,618 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 64,158 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 64,158 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 60,049 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 52,147 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 52,147 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 44,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 44,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 37,160 miles

Both front brake discs worn

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

both front wiper blades worn

Pass 27 Oct 2009 28,953 miles

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

minor play front wheels

pads appear low discs worn

punture nsr tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2009 28,953 miles

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

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

minor play front wheels

pads appear low discs worn

punture nsr tyre

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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FP56 BPU is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FP56 BPU, 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 FP56 BPU registered?

FP56 BPU is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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