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Citroën C4

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,587 cc

LB56 BXWMOT history

LB56 BXW is a red petrol Citroën C4 first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
126,985 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 BXW
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 valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 BXW was last recorded at 126,985 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,984 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,985 miles
  • 2025 – 123,377 miles
  • 2024 – 118,886 miles
  • 2023 – 113,752 miles
  • 2022 – 108,598 miles
  • 2021 – 104,168 miles
  • 2019 – 103,443 miles
  • 2018 – 98,020 miles
  • 2016 – 94,859 miles
  • 2015 – 88,088 miles
  • 2014 – 80,525 miles
  • 2013 – 72,611 miles
  • 2012 – 62,025 miles
  • 2011 – 50,899 miles
  • 2010 – 39,428 miles
  • 2009 – 28,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,985 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Corrosion in panel under radiator.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Mudguard insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Mudguard insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hanger weld. (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,985 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    126,985 miles
    Test number
    655354832320
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Corrosion in panel under radiator.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mudguard insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Mudguard insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hanger weld. (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail126,984 miles (+3,607)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,984 miles
    Test number
    484463669024
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Corrosion in panel under radiator.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mudguard insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Mudguard insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hanger weld. (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass123,377 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    123,377 miles
    Test number
    192877346003
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger rubber splitting

  4. Fail123,377 miles (+4,491)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,377 miles
    Test number
    278170883480
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger rubber splitting

  5. Pass118,886 miles (+5,134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    118,886 miles
    Test number
    256671375835
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass113,752 miles (+5,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    113,752 miles
    Test number
    409200400058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass108,598 miles (+4,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    108,598 miles
    Test number
    153760113287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass104,168 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    104,168 miles
    Test number
    341568936269
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  9. Fail104,168 miles (+725)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,168 miles
    Test number
    690723522871
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  10. Pass103,443 miles (+2,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,443 miles
    Test number
    724451205200
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass101,039 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,039 miles
    Test number
    498265984238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail101,039 miles (+3,019)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,039 miles
    Test number
    771661269269
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass98,020 miles (+3,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    98,020 miles
    Test number
    496827993984
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass94,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    94,859 miles
    Test number
    245670147664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,859 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,859 miles
    Test number
    126789762172
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail94,859 miles (+6,771)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,859 miles
    Test number
    474518704828
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass88,088 miles (+7,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    88,088 miles
    Test number
    918633835837
    • 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)

  18. Pass80,525 miles (+7,914)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    80,525 miles
    Test number
    928936444368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,611 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,611 miles
    Test number
    475760733329
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  20. Pass72,611 miles (+10,586)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    72,611 miles
    Test number
    717340433316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,025 miles (+11,126)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    62,025 miles
    Test number
    106530042328
    • NoteBront brake discs borderline

  22. Pass50,899 miles (+11,471)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    50,899 miles
    Test number
    587583831389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  23. Fail39,428 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,428 miles
    Test number
    100554540367
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass39,428 miles (+11,406)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,428 miles
    Test number
    704534840300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,022 miles
    Test number
    732408649300
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB56 BXW

Does LB56 BXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 BXW is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 BXW?
The MOT on LB56 BXW is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 BXW done?
LB56 BXW was recorded at 126,985 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 6,046 miles a year.
Has LB56 BXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 BXW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 BXW 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 BXW find?
LB56 BXW passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 9 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes.; nearside front corrosion in panel under radiator.; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 6 more.

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