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AO09 AWM

2009 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

211,916 mi
Last recorded211,916 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 AWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 211,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 193,517 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2024 175,158 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 175,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 169,104 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil On limit (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 166,432 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 166,338 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 153,245 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Lower rear engine mount

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators + outer edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 153,151 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

Lower rear engine mount

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators + outer edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 133,619 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators + inner & outer edges almost through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 133,333 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb insecure/incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Driver's seat insecure Bolts loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators + inner & outer edges almost through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 117,140 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 102,880 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 102,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 85,370 miles

Engine , bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; n/s/f fog lamp moulding & other trims missing

Fail 8 Mar 2016 85,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brakes

Brakes ; rear brake pads unevenly worn , o/s worn thin

Engine , bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; n/s/f fog lamp moulding & other trims missing

Tyres ; n/s/f & o/s/f valve stems perished

Tyres ; n/s/f tread low , balding on edge & wall damaged

Tyres ; n/s/r & o/s/r tread at wear limit bars , secondary tread balding outer edge

Tyres ; o/s/f tread balding on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2015 66,932 miles

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; damage & trim missing , n/s/f

Fail 26 Feb 2015 66,932 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; damage & trim missing , n/s/f

Tyres ; n/s/f tread areas at manufacturers wear limit

Tyres ; o/s/f tread close to manufacturers wear limit

Pass 7 Mar 2014 47,658 miles

front brakes low

Fail 7 Mar 2014 47,658 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brakes low

n/s/rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 27 Feb 2013 27,976 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,956 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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AO09 AWM is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO09 AWM, 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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AO09 AWM is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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