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LB56 BXW

2006 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

126,985 mi
Last recorded126,985 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 126,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Corrosion in panel under radiator.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hanger weld. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 126,984 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Corrosion in panel under radiator.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hanger weld. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 123,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger rubber splitting

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 123,377 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger rubber splitting

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 118,886 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2023 113,752 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2022 108,598 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2021 104,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 104,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 103,443 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2019 101,039 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 101,039 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 98,020 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 94,859 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 94,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 94,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 88,088 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 80,525 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 72,611 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 72,611 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 62,025 miles

bront brake discs borderline

Pass 29 Nov 2011 50,899 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Dec 2010 39,428 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,428 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 28,022 miles

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

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 BXW is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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