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FV06 BBK

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

123,097 mi
Last recorded123,097 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 BBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 123,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 123,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 122,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 116,544 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 114,430 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 113,431 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 111,599 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 110,094 miles

Engine malfunction light illuminated but vehicle date of first use is before 1st July 2008

Pass 14 Jul 2020 108,301 miles

Engine malfunction warning light illuminated but vehicle first use is before 1 July 2008.

Pass 31 Jul 2019 105,328 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 105,328 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 100,238 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 91,918 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 82,599 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 82,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 73,642 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 73,642 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 65,507 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,085 miles

nearside steering track rod - noticeable in/out movement relative to steering rack

Pass 2 Aug 2012 52,817 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 43,479 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 43,479 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 35,507 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 27,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 27,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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FV06 BBK is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FV06 BBK, 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 FV06 BBK registered?

FV06 BBK is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 August 2006.

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