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LY56 BEJ

2006 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,098 mi
Last recorded141,098 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 BEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 141,098 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2019 130,256 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2019 130,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2018 122,009 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

nearside front & offside rear tyre wearing low close to wear bars

Fail 15 Nov 2018 122,009 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake pads wearing low

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

nearside front & offside rear tyre wearing low close to wear bars

Pass 17 Nov 2017 114,713 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts & rears (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

engine warning light on

Fail 17 Nov 2017 114,713 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts & rears (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

engine warning light on

Pass 21 Nov 2016 105,186 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 98,084 miles

front brake discs heavily worn and lipped

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread very close to sidewall

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Fail 20 Nov 2015 98,084 miles

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

front brake discs heavily worn and lipped

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread very close to sidewall

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 18 Nov 2014 89,013 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 79,444 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 68,739 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 49,848 miles

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

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

turbo heat shield loose

Pass 23 Nov 2010 31,987 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

turbo heat shield loose

Pass 16 Oct 2009 15,940 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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LY56 BEJ is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY56 BEJ, 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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What year was LY56 BEJ registered?

LY56 BEJ is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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