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AO09 LFM

2009 Citroen C4

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,651 mi
Last recorded132,651 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 LFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 132,651 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2020 132,425 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre tyre beginning to wear low ()

coolant level low

play felt at steering wheel

Pass 13 Mar 2019 112,770 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 97,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 97,239 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 84,405 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre outer edge smooth

Fail 4 Apr 2017 84,405 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s front (8.2.2)

n/s rear tyre outer edge smooth

Pass 13 Nov 2015 75,881 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 75,470 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking injector no 2 (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

emission test not carried out due to fuel leak from injector area

Pass 12 Nov 2014 60,480 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 40,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 50,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2013 50,526 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 29,297 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 26,432 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 LFM is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LFM, 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 LFM is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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