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LB56 BXP

2006 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

102,617 mi
Last recorded102,617 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 BXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 102,617 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 102,616 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 101,030 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 101,030 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 99,305 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 99,305 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 97,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 97,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 95,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 95,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam comes on with dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid dose not hit the screen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid does not hit the screen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 92,035 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 92,035 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 88,756 miles

tail gate struts worn out

Fail 11 Nov 2019 88,756 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

tail gate struts worn out

Pass 12 Nov 2018 83,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 but help up in position ok (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 77,985 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 77,985 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 72,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 72,446 miles

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

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 66,139 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 66,139 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 59,900 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 52,012 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 44,693 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,376 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 29,849 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both rear tyres have age cracks

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 31 Oct 2009 23,039 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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LB56 BXP is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LB56 BXP, 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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LB56 BXP is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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