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Citroën C4

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,587 cc

LB56 BYHMOT history

LB56 BYH is a black petrol Citroën C4 first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2023
Mileage
123,528 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 BYH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 BYH was last recorded at 123,528 miles on 7 Mar 2022, 8,509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Feb 2011: 49,769 miles, lower than 49,863 miles on 4 Feb 2011.
  • 20 Feb 2018: 92,770 miles, lower than 97,050 miles on 9 Mar 2017.

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
115,019 miles · 6 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
8,509 miles
Average per year
7,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,528 miles
  • 2021 – 115,019 miles
  • 2020 – 108,719 miles
  • 2019 – 102,887 miles
  • 2018 – 92,779 miles
  • 2017 – 97,050 miles
  • 2016 – 75,737 miles
  • 2015 – 69,946 miles
  • 2014 – 65,911 miles
  • 2013 – 61,346 miles
  • 2012 – 55,922 miles
  • 2011 – 49,769 miles
  • 2010 – 49,607 miles
  • 2009 – 34,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,528 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Handbrake performance just o.k.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    123,528 miles
    Test number
    874179406174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail123,519 miles (+8,500)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,519 miles
    Test number
    992173341519
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,019 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,019 miles
    Test number
    383766814341
    • AdvisoryNearside Handbrake performance just o.k.

  4. Fail115,014 miles (+6,295)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,014 miles
    Test number
    301303104881
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Handbrake performance just o.k.

  5. Pass108,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    108,719 miles
    Test number
    357917861526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,709 miles (+5,822)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,709 miles
    Test number
    975301892495
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,887 miles (+10,108)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    102,887 miles
    Test number
    540437658505
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s front
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front just about limit and both wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass92,779 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,779 miles
    Test number
    641650902522
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail92,770 miles (-4,280)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,770 miles
    Test number
    637390602619
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass97,050 miles (+21,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,050 miles
    Test number
    305902039456
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass75,737 miles (+5,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,737 miles
    Test number
    555007404574
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  12. Pass69,946 miles (+4,035)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    69,946 miles
    Test number
    868369325015
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass65,911 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    65,911 miles
    Test number
    105194734400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s wiper split

  14. Fail65,911 miles (+4,565)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,911 miles
    Test number
    828474034022
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s wiper split

  15. Pass61,346 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    61,346 miles
    Test number
    816161133039
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail61,346 miles (+5,424)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,346 miles
    Test number
    685291833014
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass55,922 miles (+6,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,922 miles
    Test number
    406303832089
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass49,769 miles (-94)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    49,769 miles
    Test number
    236149631054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,863 miles (+256)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,863 miles
    Test number
    418845831037
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  20. Pass49,607 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    49,607 miles
    Test number
    793166320324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,762 miles (+14,240)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,762 miles
    Test number
    370469690462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,522 miles
    Test number
    201050309356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 BYH

Does LB56 BYH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 BYH expired on 8 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 BYH?
The MOT on LB56 BYH expired on 8 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 BYH done?
LB56 BYH was recorded at 123,528 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2022, an average of 7,202 miles a year.
Has LB56 BYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 BYH has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 BYH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 8 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 BYH find?
LB56 BYH passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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