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BD09 OTE

2009 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,415 mi
Last recorded60,415 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 OTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 60,415 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 52,379 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 52,377 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure broken brackets (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 45,217 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod has Play, Advise to Changed Soon ()

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 45,217 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Covers + Shields Fitted

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod has Play, Advise to Changed Soon ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 38,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2021 34,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 16 Jul 2020 33,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 32,088 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 29,979 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 29,979 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 27,127 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 27,127 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 24,165 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 20,615 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 17,390 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 13,734 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 9,237 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 OTE is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD09 OTE, 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 OTE is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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