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ST56 BFM

2006 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,630 mi
Last recorded87,630 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 BFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 87,630 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play @ offside & nearside steering rack inner joints.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 87,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn @ centre treads.

offside front tyre worn @ inner edge.

play @ offside & nearside steering rack inner joints.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,335 miles

O/S rear brake disc pitted.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 61,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

O/S rear brake disc pitted.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 39,694 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 34,717 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 25,683 miles

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

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

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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ST56 BFM is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ST56 BFM, 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 ST56 BFM registered?

ST56 BFM is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 October 2006.

Is ST56 BFM safe to buy?

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