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AV09 VXZ

2009 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,168 mi
Last recorded111,168 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 VXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 111,168 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 107,017 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 100,213 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 94,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Jan 2020 94,510 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Jan 2019 87,436 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre on 4mm worn on outer edges 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 87,436 miles

Front All position lamps not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre on 4mm worn on outer edges 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 53,704 miles

engine undertray fitted some items not seen

far rear seats/belts not checked boot full

front brake discs wearing thin

suspension height switch in boot not working

Pass 10 Jan 2017 48,157 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

vehicle under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Jan 2016 43,762 miles

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

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

noise from alternator belt area

Fail 6 Jan 2016 43,762 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

noise from alternator belt area

washer bottle neck housing broken

Pass 19 Dec 2014 35,471 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 33,216 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 33,216 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 28,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 28,138 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 22,913 miles

both front tyre outer sidewalls slightly damaged and scuffed

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre tread

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 VXZ is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV09 VXZ, 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 AV09 VXZ registered?

AV09 VXZ is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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