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Citroën C4

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,587 cc

LB56 WZJMOT history

LB56 WZJ is a red petrol Citroën C4 first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 133,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2023
Mileage
133,399 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2023
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 WZJ
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
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB56 WZJ was last recorded at 133,399 miles on 19 Oct 2023, 9,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,387 miles · 20 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
9,012 miles
Average per year
7,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 133,399 miles
  • 2022 – 124,387 miles
  • 2021 – 116,279 miles
  • 2020 – 109,617 miles
  • 2019 – 102,831 miles
  • 2018 – 94,612 miles
  • 2017 – 83,962 miles
  • 2016 – 70,963 miles
  • 2015 – 57,681 miles
  • 2014 – 52,458 miles
  • 2013 – 46,601 miles
  • 2012 – 41,145 miles
  • 2011 – 34,488 miles
  • 2010 – 27,978 miles
  • 2009 – 22,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail133,399 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) N/S inner steering arm ball joint excessively worn believed to be cause of free play (2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • 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 2021
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low on inside edge and perishing
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering arm has movement in ball joint

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak between cat and middle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail133,399 miles (+9,012)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,399 miles
    Test number
    368772379978
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) N/S inner steering arm ball joint excessively worn believed to be cause of free play (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low on inside edge and perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering arm has movement in ball joint

  2. Pass124,387 miles (+8,108)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,387 miles
    Test number
    750853249340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass116,279 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    116,279 miles
    Test number
    524155885454
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail116,279 miles (+6,662)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,279 miles
    Test number
    281746565192
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass109,617 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,617 miles
    Test number
    173776478956
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak between cat and middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle section hanger is broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both tie rods have play strong advise (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail109,617 miles (+6,786)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,617 miles
    Test number
    417874726664
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak between cat and middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle section hanger is broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both tie rods have play strong advise (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass102,831 miles (+8,219)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,831 miles
    Test number
    871441388307
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak between cat and middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both inner tie rod ball joints have play strong advise (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass94,612 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    94,612 miles
    Test number
    288180800256
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking between cat and middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are starting to wear on edges and starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod has play strong advise (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both are starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail94,611 miles (+10,649)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,611 miles
    Test number
    881376846803
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking between cat and middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are starting to wear on edges and starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod has play strong advise (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both are starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rate of increase and decrease is out which i believe is due to the caliper handbrake arm is seized on near side rear

  10. Pass83,962 miles (+12,999)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    83,962 miles
    Test number
    981595366444
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both front inner ball joints have slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass70,963 miles (+13,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    70,963 miles
    Test number
    713513341376
    • AdvisoryFront wipers starting to smear screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass57,681 miles (+5,223)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,681 miles
    Test number
    660514617891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,458 miles (+5,857)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,458 miles
    Test number
    255206284242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  14. Pass46,601 miles (+5,456)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,601 miles
    Test number
    509398183208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,145 miles (+6,657)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    41,145 miles
    Test number
    229957692254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,488 miles (+6,510)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,488 miles
    Test number
    879048071273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,978 miles (+5,896)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,978 miles
    Test number
    762252090256
    • DangerousNEARSIDE REAR TYRE - DEEP CUT IN TREAD UNDER 25mm (CORDS VISABLE)
    • DangerousOFFSIDE REAR TYRE IN POOR CONDITION (PERISHED/CRACKING)
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE IN POOR CONDITION

  18. Pass22,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,082 miles
    Test number
    881452609366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 WZJ

Does LB56 WZJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 WZJ expired on 28 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 WZJ?
The MOT on LB56 WZJ expired on 28 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 WZJ done?
LB56 WZJ was recorded at 133,399 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2023, an average of 7,968 miles a year.
Has LB56 WZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 WZJ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 WZJ 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 WZJ find?
LB56 WZJ failed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2023 with 3 major defects, 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s inner steering arm ball joint excessively worn believed to be cause of free play, and 4 more.

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