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FP56 BVD

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,078 mi
Last recorded63,078 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 63,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp deteriated

Fail 28 Jan 2019 63,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp deteriated

Pass 22 Mar 2018 59,701 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 53,280 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 48,565 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 78,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle leaking (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 46,177 miles

washer bottle lid missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 42,523 miles

O/s/r lamp unit has condesation inside

Fail 2 Jan 2014 42,523 miles

O/s/r lamp unit has condesation inside

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 38,978 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bonnet release lever insecure

front numberplate damaged

front tyres on 3mm

n/s/r wheel binding

service lamp on dash

Fail 2 Jan 2013 38,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all discs worn

bonnet release lever insecure

front numberplate damaged

front tyres on 3mm

n/s/r wheel binding

service lamp on dash

Pass 4 Jan 2012 34,459 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 34,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 29,228 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 29,228 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2010 23,398 miles

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 BVD 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 62.5%.

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 BVD, 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 BVD registered?

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

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