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GJ56 BBO

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,772 mi
Last recorded116,772 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 BBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 116,772 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 103,216 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 97,755 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 97,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 89,925 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

oil additive tank strap corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2018 89,881 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,479 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 86,479 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,925 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 80,925 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 75,343 miles

offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Fail 1 Sep 2014 70,429 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 70,429 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 64,474 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 64,474 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 58,178 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 51,711 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 44,869 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,491 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GJ56 BBO is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GJ56 BBO, 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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GJ56 BBO is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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