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OE56 BLV

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,124 mi
Last recorded118,124 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 BLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 118,124 miles

Coolant tank is empty.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs and pads have been hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 111,827 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken off.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Play in both steering rack ends.

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

Fail 5 May 2018 111,827 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken off.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in both steering rack ends.

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

Pass 8 May 2017 98,495 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 97,957 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 85,428 miles

rear child seat fitted not allowing inspection of seat belt

slight oil leak

slight play detected in steering arms

Fail 29 Apr 2016 85,428 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

rear child seat fitted not allowing inspection of seat belt

slight oil leak

slight play detected in steering arms

Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,272 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhaust mounting bracket detached but system still secure at time of test

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 30 Apr 2015 82,272 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhaust mounting bracket detached but system still secure at time of test

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Apr 2014 79,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2014 79,037 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2013 74,208 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 74,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2012 59,933 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,340 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 1 Apr 2010 37,699 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 37,699 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 33,016 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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OE56 BLV is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OE56 BLV, 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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OE56 BLV is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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