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BD59 TVK

2009 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,899 mi
Last recorded136,899 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 TVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 136,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 136,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 83,467 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside 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 1 Dec 2022 76,662 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 76,662 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 67,320 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Dec 2021 67,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant level low

Pass 4 Dec 2020 60,883 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 55,863 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

handbrake button is sharp

Fail 28 Nov 2019 55,862 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

handbrake button is sharp

Pass 4 Dec 2018 49,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both scored and worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Dec 2018 49,896 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both scored and worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both scored and worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 43,315 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 43,241 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2016 41,834 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 40,678 miles

slight drag on offside rear wheel

Fail 18 Dec 2015 40,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight drag on both rear wheels

Pass 18 Dec 2014 37,889 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 33,837 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Dec 2013 33,837 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Jan 2013 26,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 26,515 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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BD59 TVK is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol 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 TVK, 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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What year was BD59 TVK registered?

BD59 TVK is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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