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BG09 GVU

2009 Citroen C4

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,701 mi
Last recorded92,701 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 GVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 92,701 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked on and in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 91,897 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 91,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 88,011 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic undertray fitted covering componants

Fail 25 Jul 2019 88,011 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic undertray fitted covering componants

Pass 8 Aug 2018 84,257 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic undertray fitted covering componants

Pass 24 Jul 2017 81,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 77,622 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 77,498 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 68,667 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 58,688 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 58,640 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 50,090 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 38,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disc's worn

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2012 38,504 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disc's worn

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn 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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BG09 GVU is a 2009 Citroen C4 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG09 GVU, 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 BG09 GVU registered?

BG09 GVU is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 August 2009.

Is BG09 GVU safe to buy?

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