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BF09 YLY

2009 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,858 mi
Last recorded155,858 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 YLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 155,858 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 146,650 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2016 146,650 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 143,102 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 139,698 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 136,293 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 125,178 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 125,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 116,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YLY is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BF09 YLY, 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 BF09 YLY registered?

BF09 YLY is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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