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AK09 WFA

2009 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,760 mi
Last recorded166,760 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 WFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 166,760 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 6 Jul 2020 166,737 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Jul 2019 151,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

parking brake performance just with in tolerance [16 %]

Fail 2 Jul 2019 151,233 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 132,059 miles

dpf oil tank damp with oil, leaking

electric hand brake just meet requiments

front brake discs worn

steering rack and boots damp

Pass 27 Jun 2017 112,901 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 88,579 miles

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

all brake discs lipped

both front tyres wearing edges

front brake pads getting low

Fail 17 Jun 2016 88,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all brake discs lipped

both front tyres wearing edges

front brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Jun 2015 71,902 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 61,382 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 48,442 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 36,893 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 36,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 WFA is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WFA, 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 WFA is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 June 2009.

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