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BD09 JWZ

2009 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,171 mi
Last recorded94,171 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 JWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 94,171 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 93,802 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Lower outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Lower outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

ADVISE unable to check rear seats and seat belts due to load in rear seat and boot area mobility scooter with ramps etc

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm inner bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Brake binding NEAR FAIL 17 - 34 (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Socket damaged (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 87,320 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 87,320 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 81,828 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 81,802 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2022 77,379 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 72,501 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 72,501 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 69,258 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 69,171 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 66,054 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 60,713 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 60,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 55,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 55,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 49,955 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 48,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 44,801 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 37,574 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 37,574 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 30,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 30,701 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 23,345 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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BD09 JWZ is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BD09 JWZ, 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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BD09 JWZ is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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