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AY59 XSE

2009 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,292 mi
Last recorded42,292 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 XSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 42,292 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 40,822 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 39,451 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 37,665 miles

Nearside Front cracking on outer edge

Offside Front cracking on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2021 35,662 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 34,795 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 33,033 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 29,900 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 25,923 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 22,554 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 19,069 miles

Nearside Front outer edge slighty perished

Offside Front outer edge slightly perished

Fail 17 Sep 2014 15,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 15,780 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 13,031 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 9,784 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 9,762 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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AY59 XSE is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AY59 XSE, 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 AY59 XSE registered?

AY59 XSE is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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