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AO59 YDZ

2009 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,197 mi
Last recorded138,197 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 YDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 138,197 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 138,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 132,715 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 122,167 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 122,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 110,443 miles

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

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

Rear Most seats stowed at time of test adult belts not tested

Pass 23 Nov 2021 102,604 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 102,604 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 97,733 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 92,697 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 83,430 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 70,985 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 70,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 63,364 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 55,170 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 47,676 miles

AUX belt cracking.

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 47,676 miles

AUX belt cracking.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 39,150 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 30,862 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 30,862 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front 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 YDZ is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO59 YDZ, 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 AO59 YDZ registered?

AO59 YDZ is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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