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AO09 BUF

2009 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,408 mi
Last recorded142,408 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso69,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 BUF
MakeCitroen
ModelGrand C4 Picasso
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 142,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 136,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 130,061 miles

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))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 121,461 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 121,372 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 111,795 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 103,513 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 103,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 96,913 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 91,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 86,417 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides slightly perished. (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 86,373 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Flexi Separating from pipe - cords showing. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides slightly perished. (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 81,428 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and outer side wall

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2015 75,947 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 72,767 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 68,266 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 57,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso?

Based on 139,377 MOT tests across 9,755 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
7,582
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
9,755
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,114
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,443
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,743
Stop lamp not working 2,384
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,251
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AO09 BUF is a 2009 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 69,900 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Grand C4 Picasso fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO09 BUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Grand C4 Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen Grand C4 Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO09 BUF is a 2009 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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