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LD56 BAV

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,518 mi
Last recorded88,518 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 BAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 88,518 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 142,419 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 87,471 miles

Damage to N/S/R

O/S/R lamp condensated

O/S/R sill damaged.

Washers poor

Fail 13 Dec 2021 87,467 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Damage to N/S/R

O/S/R lamp condensated

O/S/R sill damaged.

Washers poor

Pass 26 Nov 2020 86,008 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 25 Nov 2020 86,004 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) STEERING ARM (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Dec 2019 84,215 miles

O/s front and rear tyres worn low

O/s/f and n/s/f steering arms slight play

Water in o/s/r lamp lens

Fail 2 Dec 2019 84,211 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

O/s front and rear tyres worn low

O/s/f and n/s/f steering arms slight play

Water in o/s/r lamp lens

Pass 7 Dec 2018 82,562 miles

slight play to o/s and n/s steering arms

Fail 5 Dec 2018 82,459 miles

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

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

slight play to o/s and n/s steering arms

Pass 29 Nov 2017 76,023 miles

oil leak from engine

front number plate damage

nearside front tyre perishing

slight play to offside & nearside steering arms

Pass 7 Nov 2016 68,421 miles

offside and nearside front steering arms slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2015 55,957 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 55,957 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,492 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate cracked

Fail 10 Apr 2014 52,492 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2013 45,307 miles

rear number plate is cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2013 45,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate is cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2012 36,840 miles

brake fluid slightly down

rear brake pads worn

Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,973 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 28,973 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 23,924 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,440 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 16,440 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 BAV is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BAV, 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 BAV is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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