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AU59 SYW

2009 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,562 mi
Last recorded158,562 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 SYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 158,562 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 158,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 158,505 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel hitting arch liner on lock (5.2.3 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 150,771 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 146,048 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 139,690 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 131,129 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer - secure but moving when turning lock to lock (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 131,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damaged and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer - secure but moving when turning lock to lock (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 119,967 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 119,951 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working bottle leaking (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jan 2018 106,378 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush split (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 106,378 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush split (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2017 101,917 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 101,614 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 10 May 2016 91,700 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 91,475 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

play within steering rack both sides

Pass 29 Apr 2015 78,836 miles

front nearside brake slight binding

slight play in steering rack nearside and offside joints

Pass 13 May 2014 65,317 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,556 miles

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

front brake discs worn

slight play in steering rack inner track rods

Pass 31 Aug 2012 43,990 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 43,989 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear 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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AU59 SYW is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AU59 SYW, 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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AU59 SYW is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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