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AU59 YXY

2009 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,893 mi
Last recorded99,893 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 YXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 99,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 94,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 89,330 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 89,321 miles

Emissions not tested hole in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 85,297 miles

wipers smeary

Pass 11 Sep 2019 80,307 miles

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

both front tyres getting low and slightly perished

wiper blades slightly split

Pass 12 Sep 2018 73,370 miles

coolant level low

Pass 13 Sep 2017 65,256 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal worn

eml on

Fail 11 Sep 2017 65,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal worn

eml on

Pass 19 Sep 2016 55,554 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 55,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre cut but not showing cords/ply

Pass 25 Sep 2015 47,443 miles

rear tyres perishing + osf wall curbed

Fail 14 Sep 2015 47,442 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear tyres perishing + osf wall curbed

Pass 19 Sep 2014 40,105 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 40,105 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 31,865 miles

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

nsr brake binding

Pass 21 Sep 2012 24,186 miles

both front tyres wearing

nsr brake hanging on slightly

Fail 21 Sep 2012 24,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front tyres wearing

nsr brake hanging on slightly

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 YXY is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YXY, 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 YXY is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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