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Citroën C4

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,587 cc

LB56 BXCMOT history

LB56 BXC is a silver petrol Citroën C4 first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2025
Mileage
80,477 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 BXC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB56 BXC was last recorded at 80,477 miles on 31 Jan 2025, 4,939 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Oct 2012: 20,980 miles, lower than 179,456 miles on 1 Nov 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
75,538 miles · 2 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4,939 miles
Average per year
4,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,477 miles
  • 2024 – 75,538 miles
  • 2023 – 72,177 miles
  • 2022 – 69,221 miles
  • 2021 – 64,941 miles
  • 2020 – 58,283 miles
  • 2019 – 50,771 miles
  • 2017 – 42,319 miles
  • 2016 – 34,082 miles
  • 2015 – 29,123 miles
  • 2014 – 25,414 miles
  • 2013 – 23,427 miles
  • 2012 – 20,980 miles
  • 2011 – 179,456 miles
  • 2010 – 15,803 miles
  • 2009 – 13,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail80,477 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear screw in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear disc corroded
  • AdvisoryBattery and clap loose
  • AdvisoryCoolant low
  • AdvisoryExhaust hanger missing/broken

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail80,477 miles (+4,939)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,477 miles
    Test number
    854197165903
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear screw in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear disc corroded
    • AdvisoryBattery and clap loose
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger missing/broken

  2. Pass75,538 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    75,538 miles
    Test number
    600614020289
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail75,535 miles (+3,358)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,535 miles
    Test number
    449321770726
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass72,177 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,177 miles
    Test number
    781245310922
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail72,170 miles (+2,949)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,170 miles
    Test number
    518343463856
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass69,221 miles (+4,280)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,221 miles
    Test number
    336567745705
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust brackets broken middle and rear

  7. Pass64,941 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    64,941 miles
    Test number
    507221703546
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail64,941 miles (+6,658)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,941 miles
    Test number
    109485156681
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass58,283 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,283 miles
    Test number
    226686551359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail58,259 miles (+7,488)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,259 miles
    Test number
    151379403287
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass50,771 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    50,771 miles
    Test number
    331057266788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,761 miles (+8,442)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,761 miles
    Test number
    718866978459
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass42,319 miles (+8,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    42,319 miles
    Test number
    963358106115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner tie bar slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing

  14. Pass34,082 miles (+4,959)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    34,082 miles
    Test number
    524944241746
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly lipped
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer brake pad wearing low

  15. Pass29,123 miles (+3,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,123 miles
    Test number
    403983722400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper deteriorating leaving a smear

  16. Pass25,414 miles (+1,987)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    25,414 miles
    Test number
    626872404380
    • NoteOffside front outer rollbar link joint worn

  17. Pass23,427 miles (+2,447)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    23,427 miles
    Test number
    209543703380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail20,980 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,980 miles
    Test number
    189823502345
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass20,980 miles (-158,476)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    20,980 miles
    Test number
    397693402340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail179,456 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,456 miles
    Test number
    199125101326
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoyh rear discs corroded

  21. Pass179,456 miles (+163,653)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    179,456 miles
    Test number
    399865501390
    • NoteBoyh rear discs corroded

  22. Pass15,803 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    15,803 miles
    Test number
    661355100326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    13,130 miles
    Test number
    270745799297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 BXC

Does LB56 BXC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 BXC expired on 1 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 BXC?
The MOT on LB56 BXC expired on 1 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 BXC done?
LB56 BXC was recorded at 80,477 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2025, an average of 4,408 miles a year.
Has LB56 BXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 BXC has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 BXC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 BXC find?
LB56 BXC failed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2025 with 4 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 7 more.

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