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BF09 YLZ

2009 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,998 mi
Last recorded104,998 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 YLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 104,998 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side front ()

Service brake binding but not excessively off side rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 104,986 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side front ()

Service brake binding but not excessively off side rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 104,996 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 104,734 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side front ()

Fail 23 Apr 2021 104,717 miles

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side front ()

Pass 27 Mar 2020 104,605 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side front ()

Fail 9 Mar 2020 168,280 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off side outter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake excessively binding off side rear (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side front ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 104,166 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 102,871 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 101,739 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 98,728 miles

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

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

Offside 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 2 Mar 2015 97,097 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 95,828 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 93,756 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 93,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brakes slightly out of balance

offside and nearside steering rack ball ends have slight movement

Pass 24 Feb 2012 73,715 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 73,715 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 YLZ is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YLZ, 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 YLZ is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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