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AY09 YRZ

2009 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,293 mi
Last recorded115,293 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 YRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 115,293 miles

Front fog lights in op

Rear brake pads & brake disc,s worn

Fail 4 Mar 2021 115,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible cracked & deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lights in op

Rear brake pads & brake disc,s worn

Pass 5 Mar 2020 98,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill - damaged/dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 98,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill - damaged/dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 85,616 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 85,616 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 85,534 miles

Emissions not tested blue smoke excessive (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 80,930 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 72,966 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 65,731 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 65,731 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 58,061 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2014 47,404 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 47,404 miles

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

running clean unable to edtect emissions

Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,359 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,725 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 YRZ is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AY09 YRZ, 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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AY09 YRZ is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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