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BD09 YBJ

2009 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,621 mi
Last recorded103,621 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 YBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 103,621 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 103,075 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 96,574 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 96,452 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 92,623 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 82,858 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 73,903 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 68,913 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 60,799 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 56,202 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 56,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both excessively worn (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 54,278 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 52,843 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 52,593 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 47,108 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 37,200 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 24,486 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YBJ is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BD09 YBJ, 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 YBJ is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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