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AO09 VLC

2009 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,431 mi
Last recorded138,431 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 VLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 138,431 miles

Nearside 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 215/55 16 97W 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 138,430 miles

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

Nearside 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 215/55 16 97W 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 126,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and suspect sliders tight (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

both rear calipers slight movement on sliders and recommend further inspection

Fail 20 Jun 2022 126,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and suspect sliders tight (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear calipers slight movement on sliders and recommend further inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2021 115,530 miles

Offside Number plate lamp not working.

Pass 20 Jun 2020 107,133 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

very rear two seats and belts not tested because of dog cage fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2020 107,129 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front brake pad has got hot damaged

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

very rear two seats and belts not tested because of dog cage fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 95,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 55 16 97w budget (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 95,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 55 16 97w budget (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 84,977 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 64,430 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 51,211 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 47,769 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 45,992 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 45,984 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 35,470 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 23,848 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 VLC is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AO09 VLC, 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 VLC is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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