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WL56 BUF

2006 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,838 mi
Last recorded89,838 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 BUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 89,838 miles

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

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

nearside front steering rack inner joint has wear

offside front tyre has slight damage, not exposing ply/cord

rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank, not inspected

Fail 16 Feb 2016 89,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front steering rack inner joint has wear

offside front tyre has slight damage, not exposing ply/cord

rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank, not inspected

Pass 27 Feb 2015 69,264 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine under tray damaged and hanging down,recommend renewal

Fail 27 Feb 2015 69,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine under tray damaged and hanging down,recommend renewal

Pass 3 Feb 2014 58,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 27 Jan 2014 58,627 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Dec 2012 46,416 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both rear brakes binding slightly

off side rear brake disc corroded (inner side)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 35,155 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Oct 2010 26,373 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 26,373 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 18,580 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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WL56 BUF is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WL56 BUF, 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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WL56 BUF is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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