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AY09 XRE

2009 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,791 mi
Last recorded52,791 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 XRE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 52,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jul 2026 52,791 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2025 52,081 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2024 51,151 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jul 2024 51,151 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2023 50,001 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2022 48,582 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2021 47,441 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2020 46,323 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 43,973 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 39,943 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 36,938 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 33,199 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 29,740 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 29,740 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 26,838 miles

all tyres perrishing

n/s/f tyre sidewall heavily scuffed

Pass 24 Jun 2013 24,734 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 17,800 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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AY09 XRE is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY09 XRE, 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 AY09 XRE registered?

AY09 XRE is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is AY09 XRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY09 XRE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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