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AM09 YCU

2009 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

125,859 mi
Last recorded125,859 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 YCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2025 125,859 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside front outter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 121,517 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both offside and nearside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 115,592 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both offside and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 110,496 miles

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield slightly loose

Pass 18 Aug 2021 105,330 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 101,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 96,575 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 91,042 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 85,614 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 80,106 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 73,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 66,125 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 61,142 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 46,551 miles

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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AM09 YCU is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AM09 YCU, 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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AM09 YCU is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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