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AO09 YXJ

2009 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,737 mi
Last recorded84,737 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 YXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 84,737 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 84,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2021 73,201 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 60,596 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2020 60,596 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 46,927 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 46,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refitted bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 37,806 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 35,304 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 32,112 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 32,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,653 miles

tears in tread area's of all four tyres

Pass 15 May 2013 18,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside & Nearside Front Wiper Blades Torn Slightly

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2013 18,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside & Nearside Front Wiper Blades Torn Slightly

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

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 14,227 miles

tears in tread area's of all four tyres

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 YXJ is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YXJ, 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 YXJ is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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