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AO09 VLS

2009 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,124 mi
Last recorded83,124 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 VLS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 83,124 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 80,871 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 78,631 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 78,631 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 71,540 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 71,375 miles

Engine under trays fitted obscuring components

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 66,589 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 66,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 62,741 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 56,018 miles

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

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

underside covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jun 2018 49,462 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 42,622 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 37,361 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 30,932 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 25,724 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 19,960 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 VLS is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VLS, 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 VLS registered?

AO09 VLS is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 July 2009.

Is AO09 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 VLS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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