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AO09 OTL

2009 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

211,037 mi
Last recorded211,037 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 OTL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 211,037 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted under engine not allowing full inspection of engine

Fail 7 Feb 2024 211,037 miles

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted under engine not allowing full inspection of engine

Pass 10 Mar 2023 124,238 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 124,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 111,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 111,238 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 102,474 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 102,358 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 93,031 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 92,971 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 79,053 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,650 miles

Fuel cooler damaged/insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2018 65,634 miles

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

Fuel cooler damaged/insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2017 56,089 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 55,148 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 50,368 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2015 50,368 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 40,377 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 40,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 27,859 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 17,164 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 17,164 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 OTL is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OTL, 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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What year was AO09 OTL registered?

AO09 OTL is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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