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BD59 CZC

2009 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,011 mi
Last recorded119,011 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 CZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 119,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 111,009 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 111,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (rack end) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached (wing) (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 105,722 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 105,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 102,268 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 102,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened innerface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened innerface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 95,931 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and very low edges 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm with very uneven inner tread 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and bald inner edge 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 95,922 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened or severely worn with excessive movement (LOADED) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Detached/insecure with minor consequential damage (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and very low edges 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm with very uneven inner tread 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and bald inner edge 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 89,403 miles

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

Front Tyres treads edges, little worn

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen is chipped in other swept zone area under 40mm

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 89,403 miles

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

Front Tyres treads edges, little worn

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen is chipped in other swept zone area under 40mm

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 85,544 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low very edges 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front macpherson strut top mount has slight play LOADED

Fail 30 Nov 2019 85,544 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low very edges 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front macpherson strut top mount has slight play LOADED

Pass 30 Nov 2018 71,162 miles

Air intake induction area, noise?

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 56,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake is binding on u/l

Offside Front tyre tread edges, little low

Fail 9 Nov 2017 56,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake is binding on u/l

Offside Front tyre tread edges, little low

Pass 17 Nov 2016 45,367 miles

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Pass 20 Nov 2015 39,485 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 33,386 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 25,995 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 17,833 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 17,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BD59 CZC is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BD59 CZC, 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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BD59 CZC is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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