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Citroën C4

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,587 cc

LB56 BXLMOT history

LB56 BXL is a red petrol Citroën C4 first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 68,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2025
Mileage
68,578 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 BXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2025
Latest MOT test
14 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 BXL was last recorded at 68,578 miles on 14 May 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,570 miles · 13 May 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 68,578 miles
  • 2023 – 62,416 miles
  • 2022 – 51,923 miles
  • 2021 – 51,257 miles
  • 2020 – 50,444 miles
  • 2019 – 49,374 miles
  • 2018 – 48,476 miles
  • 2017 – 47,583 miles
  • 2016 – 46,215 miles
  • 2015 – 44,252 miles
  • 2014 – 41,920 miles
  • 2013 – 39,309 miles
  • 2012 – 33,033 miles
  • 2010 – 25,363 miles
  • 2009 – 22,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,578 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective central (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,578 miles (+8)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    68,578 miles
    Test number
    679390413189
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective central (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail68,570 miles (+6,154)1 dangerous4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,570 miles
    Test number
    811723621182
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective central (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass62,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    62,416 miles
    Test number
    296473442490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail62,416 miles (+10,493)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,416 miles
    Test number
    601777448604
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass51,923 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    51,923 miles
    Test number
    185695837006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail51,923 miles (+666)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,923 miles
    Test number
    329766951235
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass51,257 miles (+813)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    51,257 miles
    Test number
    639976449977
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust corroded but not blowing
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Heatshield loose but no risk of falling off

  8. Pass50,444 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    50,444 miles
    Test number
    104389030846
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail50,443 miles (+1,069)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,443 miles
    Test number
    172765787187
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both near side and offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass49,374 miles (+898)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,374 miles
    Test number
    614185361630
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass48,476 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,476 miles
    Test number
    646217519238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre heavily cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail48,476 miles (+893)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,476 miles
    Test number
    974326314595
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre heavily cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass47,583 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,583 miles
    Test number
    137689078991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Fail47,582 miles (+1,367)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,582 miles
    Test number
    690432245702
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass46,215 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,215 miles
    Test number
    757681300540
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail46,215 miles (+1,963)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,215 miles
    Test number
    391559631732
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass44,252 miles (+2,332)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,252 miles
    Test number
    335304255172
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront brake disc's corroded on inner surfaces

  18. Pass41,920 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,920 miles
    Test number
    976347654182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCentre exhaust hanger fractured at weld
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre heavily worn outer tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked

  19. Fail41,920 miles (+2,611)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,920 miles
    Test number
    469237854165
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCentre exhaust hanger fractured at weld
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre heavily worn outer tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  20. Pass39,309 miles (+1,037)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,309 miles
    Test number
    197651463134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteExhaust slightly corroded

  21. Pass38,272 miles (+60)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,272 miles
    Test number
    987187003021
    • NoteN/s track rod worn

  22. Fail38,212 miles (+5,179)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,212 miles
    Test number
    387693303095
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteN/s track rod worn

  23. Pass33,033 miles (+7,670)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    33,033 miles
    Test number
    547824602059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass25,363 miles (+2,558)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,363 miles
    Test number
    903568800223
    • NoteWiper blades worn and smeers

  25. Pass22,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,805 miles
    Test number
    180325989287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 BXL

Does LB56 BXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 BXL expired on 15 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 BXL?
The MOT on LB56 BXL expired on 15 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 BXL done?
LB56 BXL was recorded at 68,578 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2024, an average of 3,138 miles a year.
Has LB56 BXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 BXL has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 BXL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 BXL find?
LB56 BXL passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2024 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust mounting defective central, and 5 more.

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