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Citroën C4

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,587 cc

LB56 VWFMOT history

LB56 VWF is a grey petrol Citroën C4 first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
144,800 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VWF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VWF was last recorded at 144,800 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 3,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
141,317 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,483 miles
Average per year
7,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,800 miles
  • 2025 – 141,317 miles
  • 2024 – 138,136 miles
  • 2023 – 134,940 miles
  • 2022 – 128,145 miles
  • 2021 – 119,798 miles
  • 2020 – 111,258 miles
  • 2019 – 102,799 miles
  • 2018 – 91,192 miles
  • 2017 – 77,814 miles
  • 2016 – 65,159 miles
  • 2015 – 61,413 miles
  • 2014 – 58,712 miles
  • 2013 – 53,492 miles
  • 2012 – 46,282 miles
  • 2011 – 34,717 miles
  • 2010 – 28,515 miles
  • 2009 – 20,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,800 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAge related cracking and perishing to both rear tyres
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken away but system secureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust systemRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside rear chassis/inner sill
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside rear suspension coil spring
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front suspension coil spring
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn very low
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield loose at a fixing but reasonably secure
  • AdvisoryMinor damage to nearside front brake flexi hose
  • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn substantially low on edges
  • AdvisoryOffside rear chassis/inner sill corroded
  • AdvisoryPlay in nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint
  • AdvisoryPlay in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint
  • AdvisoryPlay in offside steering inner tie rod jointRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear axle bushes perishingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryReverse lights inoperativeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Corrosion to both rear suspension coil springs

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Reverse lights not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Both front lower suspension arm rear facing bushes perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Corrosion to both front suspension coil springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,800 miles (+3,483)2 minor20 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    144,800 miles
    Test number
    277096387302
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge related cracking and perishing to both rear tyres
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken away but system secure
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside rear chassis/inner sill
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside rear suspension coil spring
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front suspension coil spring
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn very low
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield loose at a fixing but reasonably secure
    • AdvisoryMinor damage to nearside front brake flexi hose
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn substantially low on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear chassis/inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside steering inner tie rod joint
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inoperative

  2. Pass141,317 miles (+3,181)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    141,317 miles
    Test number
    747695558020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm rear facing bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken away but system secure
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front suspension coil springs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear suspension coil springs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken away but system secure
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pads worn very low
    • AdvisoryPerishing to lower engine mounting
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside steering inner tie rod joint
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inoperative
    • AdvisoryWear to both front tyres and wearing low on edges

  3. Pass138,136 miles (+3,196)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    138,136 miles
    Test number
    471622284239
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm rear facing bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryCarried out test in wet conditions
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front suspension coil springs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken away but system secure
    • AdvisoryPerishing to both rear axle bushes
    • AdvisoryPerishing to lower engine mounting
    • AdvisoryPlay in nearside front stabiliser linkage
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside steering inner tie rod joint
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front lower ball joint
    • AdvisoryWear and corrosion to front brake discs
    • AdvisoryWear to nearside front tyre on edges

  4. Pass134,940 miles (+6,795)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    134,940 miles
    Test number
    336384926648
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear suspension coil springs
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket corroded away but secure
    • AdvisoryMinor corrosion to exhaust system
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working
    • AdvisoryWear to front brake discs

  5. Pass128,145 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    128,145 miles
    Test number
    350739559491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear suspension coil springs
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  6. Fail128,145 miles (+8,347)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,145 miles
    Test number
    800592164100
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear suspension coil springs
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  7. Pass119,798 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    119,798 miles
    Test number
    489205603627
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn close to limits
    • AdvisoryBoth rear parking brake cables dust covers split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower suspension arm bush perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake cable clip broken but cable reasonably secure
    • AdvisoryOffside rear secondary position light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside front brake hose

  8. Fail119,798 miles (+8,540)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,798 miles
    Test number
    602497346096
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn close to limits
    • AdvisoryBoth rear parking brake cables dust covers split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower suspension arm bush perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake cable clip broken but cable reasonably secure
    • AdvisoryOffside rear secondary position light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside front brake hose

  9. Pass111,258 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,258 miles
    Test number
    785246521763
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low (3mm)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake cable dust covers splitting (By calipers)

  10. Fail111,258 miles (+8,459)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,258 miles
    Test number
    117309390863
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low (3mm)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake cable dust covers splitting (By calipers)

  11. Pass102,799 miles (+11,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,799 miles
    Test number
    630734845152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass91,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,192 miles
    Test number
    795378093597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,186 miles (+13,372)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,186 miles
    Test number
    282646455905
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass77,814 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,814 miles
    Test number
    577458046970
    • 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail77,814 miles (+12,655)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,814 miles
    Test number
    193540961068
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass65,159 miles (+3,746)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,159 miles
    Test number
    165577917385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,413 miles (+2,701)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    61,413 miles
    Test number
    570242939148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner edge

  18. Pass58,712 miles (+5,220)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    58,712 miles
    Test number
    899916314361
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

  19. Pass53,492 miles (+7,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,492 miles
    Test number
    648762133330
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass46,282 miles (+11,565)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    46,282 miles
    Test number
    435354732303
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f steering rack.

  21. Pass34,717 miles (+6,202)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    34,717 miles
    Test number
    808977621363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,515 miles
    Test number
    440281120329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,515 miles (+7,728)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,515 miles
    Test number
    460881720316
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass20,787 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    20,787 miles
    Test number
    541571729313
    • 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)

Questions about LB56 VWF

Does LB56 VWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 VWF is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VWF?
The MOT on LB56 VWF is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 VWF done?
LB56 VWF was recorded at 144,800 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 7,353 miles a year.
Has LB56 VWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VWF has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 VWF 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 VWF find?
LB56 VWF passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 20 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing, and 19 more.

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