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LD56 BAU

2006 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,462 mi
Last recorded146,462 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 BAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 146,462 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 146,408 miles

Stop lamp not working Both sides and centre (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 118,694 miles

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

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

shields and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Mar 2017 118,683 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

shields and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 May 2016 68,547 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit {centre tread}

Offside rear wheel stiff to turn / move by hand

Pass 18 May 2015 62,767 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 56,223 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 56,223 miles

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

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

Offside rear wheel very stiff / hard to turn by hand -close to excess-

Pass 22 May 2013 50,785 miles

advise rear suspension bushes starting to perish

advise slight play in steering inner tie rods

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

advise wishbone bushes starting to perish

Fail 22 May 2013 50,785 miles

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

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

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

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

advise rear suspension bushes starting to perish

advise slight play in steering inner tie rods

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

advise wishbone bushes starting to perish

Pass 19 Jul 2012 45,410 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 39,536 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 39,465 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 32,522 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,481 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear plate poor condition

Fail 21 Jul 2009 26,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear plate poor condition

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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LD56 BAU is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LD56 BAU, 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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LD56 BAU is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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