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LB56 BYH

2006 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,528 mi
Last recorded123,528 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 BYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 123,528 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 123,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 115,019 miles

Nearside Handbrake performance just o.k.

Fail 5 Mar 2021 115,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Handbrake performance just o.k.

Pass 2 Mar 2020 108,719 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 108,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 102,887 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s front ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front just about limit and both wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 92,779 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 92,770 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 97,050 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 75,737 miles

under trays

Pass 29 Jan 2015 69,946 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 65,911 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s wiper split

Fail 3 Feb 2014 65,911 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s wiper split

Pass 31 Jan 2013 61,346 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2013 61,346 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 55,922 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 49,769 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 49,863 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 49,607 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 48,762 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,522 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 BYH is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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