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FP56 BUV

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

166,557 mi
Last recorded166,557 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 166,557 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 149,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner exhaust clamp corroded

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 134,410 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 118,821 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 102,941 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 86,789 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 78,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 19 Nov 2019 121,296 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 121,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 67,600 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 67,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 60,604 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 52,327 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 48,003 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 46,471 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 46,471 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 45,075 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 45,073 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 39,971 miles

rear brake pads getting low

slight wheel bind offside rear (borderline pass)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 57,190 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 35,534 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 35,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 31,707 miles

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

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)

wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,288 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 22,288 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 BUV is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FP56 BUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP56 BUV registered?

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

Is FP56 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP56 BUV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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