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BG09 GWD

2009 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,604 mi
Last recorded68,604 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 GWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 68,604 miles

Offside Front inner tie rod has play in ball joint

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 67,155 miles

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Aug 2021 67,155 miles

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 64,241 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT AND O/S REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 61,308 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 61,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 52,112 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 26 Jul 2018 52,112 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 49,983 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 45,405 miles

nearside sill damaged

slight play in nearside tie rod

Fail 2 Sep 2016 45,405 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside sill damaged

slight play in nearside tie rod

Pass 27 Aug 2015 40,727 miles

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

slight play in both inner steering joints

both rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2014 35,538 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rera tyres are splitting on the edges

Fail 29 Aug 2014 35,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rera tyres are splitting on the edges

Pass 28 Aug 2013 27,414 miles

NSF tyre cracking

NSR tyre cracking

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

OSF tyre cracking

OSR tyre cracking

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 21,139 miles

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 GWD is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GWD, 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 GWD is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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