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AV09 HTN

2009 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

178,250 mi
Last recorded178,250 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 HTN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 178,250 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 171,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 163,684 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 156,438 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack inner joints have slight play.

Fail 26 May 2020 156,437 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack inner joints have slight play.

Pass 23 May 2019 140,684 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 140,684 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 117,447 miles

slight play in near side front steering rack

Fail 3 May 2018 117,447 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in near side front steering rack

Pass 6 May 2017 95,715 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 95,714 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 79,507 miles

both o/s tyres worn on insides

slight play in n/s/f steering

Pass 1 May 2015 66,166 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 66,165 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 51,880 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 51,880 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r wheel tight to turn

Pass 7 May 2013 36,844 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 36,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 25,988 miles

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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AV09 HTN is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AV09 HTN, 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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AV09 HTN is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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