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BG09 LPP

2009 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

113,776 mi
Last recorded113,776 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 LPP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 113,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corner rusty

pat fluid tank slightly leaking

service light on dash

slight engine oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2026 113,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front outer sill corner rusty

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

pat fluid tank slightly leaking

service light on dash

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2025 107,243 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 107,243 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 101,846 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 101,846 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 96,111 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2021 89,692 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 89,691 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 89,660 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 83,034 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 83,034 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt needs re clipping (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 71,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 64,298 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 64,298 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,165 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 59,165 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 51,675 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 51,618 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD/NO TREAD (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 38,432 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

oil on minimum on oil dip stick

Fail 11 Aug 2015 38,432 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

oil on minimum on oil dip stick

Pass 5 Aug 2014 31,235 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 16 Aug 2013 23,033 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 23,033 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 13,155 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 12,702 miles

Fuel cooler under side impact damage but not leaking

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 LPP is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 LPP, 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 LPP is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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