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BF09 LBG

2009 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,143 mi
Last recorded83,143 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 LBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 83,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking and worn on edge 215/55/16

Nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 133,728 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking and worn on edge 215/55/16

Nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 132,823 miles

Nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

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

Fail 8 Mar 2025 132,806 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 131,596 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Headlight lens deteriorated

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2024 131,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Headlight lens deteriorated

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 129,595 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 129,573 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 127,844 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 126,240 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 126,240 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 77,374 miles

engine noise around auxiliary belt area

Fail 2 Mar 2020 77,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine noise around auxiliary belt area

o/s front tyre worn on edges and perished dated 2014

o/s rear tyre perished

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 6 Mar 2019 75,964 miles

coolant reservoir low

engine cover fitted obscuring components on the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring components under vehicle

Fail 1 Mar 2019 75,914 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

coolant reservoir low

engine cover fitted obscuring components on the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring components under vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2018 74,271 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 74,268 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 70,608 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 70,778 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

excessive lateral movement in crank pulley

Fail 1 Mar 2017 70,478 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clip insecure and leaking grease

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

excessive lateral movement in crank pulley

Pass 5 Mar 2016 66,668 miles

parking brake switch loose

Fail 5 Mar 2016 66,668 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

parking brake switch loose

Pass 20 Feb 2015 58,497 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 43,323 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 31,783 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 24,506 miles

o/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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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BF09 LBG is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BF09 LBG, 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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BF09 LBG is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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