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SV56 BXC

2006 Citroen C4

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

120,433 mi
Last recorded120,433 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 BXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 120,433 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 120,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s rear brake binding

Pass 1 Sep 2014 115,269 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED & PERISHED

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Aug 2014 115,269 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED & PERISHED

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 103,489 miles

Both front and rear number plates cracked.

Exhaust manifold heatshields insecure

N/S/F tubeless valve stem perished

Fail 14 Aug 2013 103,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front and rear number plates cracked.

Exhaust manifold heatshields insecure

N/S/F tubeless valve stem perished

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

Screenwash tank leaking

Fail 19 Sep 2012 94,267 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust manifold heatshields insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2012 94,267 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust manifold heatshields insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2011 79,390 miles

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

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)

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

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

both front brake discs worn thin

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 18 Aug 2011 79,388 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

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

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

both front brake discs worn thin

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 6 Sep 2010 65,609 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust manifold heatshield broken

sidewall of n/s/f tyre damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2010 65,541 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear brake discs worn

heatshield at exhaust manifold loose

intake pipe on turbo not correctly fitted

oil leak?

Pass 11 Aug 2009 50,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wiper blades torn slightly

offside front tyre getting close to limit

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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SV56 BXC is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SV56 BXC, 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 SV56 BXC registered?

SV56 BXC is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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