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AJ09 EZK

2009 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

120,257 mi
Last recorded120,257 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 EZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 120,257 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and components incl rear axle beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 120,195 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint is nosey (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2023 118,398 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 118,398 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 116,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 116,515 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 108,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes 20% imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under covers fitted.

Fail 2 Mar 2021 108,241 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer cv boot insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Spring broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer cv boot insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes 20% imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wiper blades smearing screen slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under covers fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2020 101,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm rear bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Wire at n/s/r fog light part broken. Still working. (4.11 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm rear bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear exhaust shield slight loose. Still secure.

Fail 3 Mar 2020 101,843 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing/Grease escaping/dirt ingress. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm rear bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Wire at n/s/r fog light part broken. Still working. (4.11 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm rear bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear exhaust shield slight loose. Still secure.

Pass 8 Mar 2019 88,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 88,854 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 82,639 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 82,639 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 77,814 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 77,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 71,756 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit + worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2015 59,324 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 59,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 43,307 miles

no emissions print out no smoke from tail pipe to read

Pass 19 Jun 2013 33,182 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 24 May 2012 23,389 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear tyres 3mm tread

How Reliable is the Citroen C4?

Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,034
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
237,183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,682
Stop lamp not working 57,397
position lamp(s) not working 51,823
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,041
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39,505
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AJ09 EZK is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 67,988 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ09 EZK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ09 EZK is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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