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BD09 JYA

2009 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

202,645 mi
Last recorded202,645 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 JYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 202,645 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 202,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 104,837 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 104,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 97,324 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 97,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 79,323 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2022 79,323 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 67,860 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 67,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 59,025 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 58,876 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 50,927 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 50,927 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 43,357 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 43,357 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 36,043 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limit and splitting in tread

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit, has cuts to sidewall and perishing

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit, has cuts to sidewall and perishing

Fail 23 Jan 2017 36,043 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing close to limit and splitting in tread

nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit, has cuts to sidewall and perishing

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit, has cuts to sidewall and perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2016 28,929 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 28,769 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach cord. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cut on side wall but not enough to reach cord. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner steering arm slight movement.

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 19,698 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 17,390 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 JYA is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JYA, 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 JYA is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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