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AV59 OUG

2009 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,175 mi
Last recorded137,175 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 OUG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 137,175 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 130,382 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 130,382 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 126,614 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 121,982 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 113,972 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 113,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both sides front lower arm bushes very poor,heavily splitting/advise replace

rear no plate slight delamination

Pass 29 Jan 2021 109,737 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 109,698 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 103,653 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 96,352 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 96,259 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 94,822 miles

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

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))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 94,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 87,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 78,662 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 78,495 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 70,892 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 70,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 65,222 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 59,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 49,901 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 49,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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AV59 OUG is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AV59 OUG, 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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AV59 OUG is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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