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AO09 VLE

2009 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,951 mi
Last recorded121,951 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 VLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2019 121,951 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 109,952 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 98,111 miles

Possible worn rear engine/gearbox mount - Engine pivot movement- Unable to see mounts

Fail 7 Nov 2017 98,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Advise headlamp has previously had a repair done (1.8)

Possible worn rear engine/gearbox mount - Engine pivot movement- Unable to see mounts

Pass 24 Nov 2016 87,963 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 87,963 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 77,306 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 77,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 58,387 miles

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

child seat fitted seat belt not checked engine compartment covers fitted unable to carry out full check

Fail 22 Aug 2014 58,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted seat belt not checked engine compartment covers fitted unable to carry out full check

Pass 4 Sep 2013 41,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in offside front headlight.

nearside front headlight fixings broken but lamp secure

offside front plastic wing broken.

Fail 3 Sep 2013 41,270 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in offside front headlight.

nearside front headlight fixings broken but lamp secure

offside front plastic wing broken.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 26,158 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 25,123 miles

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

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 VLE is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VLE, 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 VLE is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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