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FP56 BTF

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,907 mi
Last recorded83,907 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 83,907 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 82,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play detected (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned Slight play detected (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 82,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play detected (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned Slight play detected (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 81,401 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger but still suported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 78,952 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 78,929 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 69,894 miles

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 69,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 63,663 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 63,663 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 55,440 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 55,440 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 47,152 miles

slight play n/s steering rack inner joint ?

Fail 30 Oct 2014 47,152 miles

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

slight play n/s steering rack inner joint ?

Pass 3 Oct 2013 37,993 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 37,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2012 34,050 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 30,115 miles

o/s/f and both rear tyres cracking

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Oct 2010 26,894 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 21,690 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 21,552 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 BTF is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BTF, 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 BTF registered?

FP56 BTF is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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