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AO59 UKB

2009 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,870 mi
Last recorded161,870 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 UKB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 161,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2024 143,992 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 143,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 140,894 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 134,682 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2021 128,989 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 128,989 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 123,555 miles

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 123,550 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 117,183 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread depth wearing low

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside front brake pads worn lower than nearside front

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 117,183 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread depth wearing low

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

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

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside front brake pads worn lower than nearside front

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 105,015 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low

Fail 21 Sep 2018 105,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low

Pass 22 Sep 2017 89,569 miles

both number plates detriorated

o/s/r child seat fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2017 89,569 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both number plates detriorated

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 77,149 miles

Nearside wiper poor

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all under side components

Fail 30 Sep 2016 77,149 miles

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

Nearside wiper poor

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all under side components

Pass 1 Oct 2015 60,030 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/r child seat fitted

rear brake discs worn

Fail 1 Oct 2015 60,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn very low

o/s/f tyre worn

o/s/r child seat fitted

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2014 51,211 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre rear seat not in use at time of test/belt not checked

rear seats (in boot) not in use at time of test/belts not checked

Pass 18 Sep 2013 37,417 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2013 37,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2012 29,028 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 29,028 miles

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

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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AO59 UKB is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AO59 UKB, 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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AO59 UKB is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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