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AK09 VBM

2009 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

145,657 mi
Last recorded145,657 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 VBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 145,657 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 145,657 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 133,832 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 133,832 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 123,492 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 123,488 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 111,069 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 111,069 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 100,655 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 84,362 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 May 2014 67,485 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 67,485 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2013 53,513 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 53,513 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 38,847 miles

Offside front tyre low on the inside edge

Fail 28 May 2012 38,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside front tyre low on the inside edge

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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AK09 VBM is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AK09 VBM, 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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AK09 VBM is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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