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BG09 FRO

2009 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,952 mi
Last recorded106,952 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 FRO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 106,952 miles

some deep cut in nearside front tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2017 106,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

some deep cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2016 97,935 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 97,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 84,972 miles

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

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

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

accident damage nearside rear.& offside front bumper

Fail 12 Jun 2015 84,972 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

accident damage nearside rear.& offside front bumper

Fail 18 Jun 2014 77,109 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Jun 2014 77,109 miles

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

n/s wiper blade worn

Pass 28 Jun 2013 69,235 miles

wipers smearing

Fail 28 Jun 2013 69,235 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

wipers smearing

Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

childs seat fitted onto nearside centre row seat. rear row seats/belts unchecked due to customers personal items.

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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BG09 FRO is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BG09 FRO, 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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BG09 FRO is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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