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BG09 LRL

2009 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,869 mi
Last recorded176,869 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 LRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 176,869 miles

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

Underside of engine bay heavily contaminated from oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2023 176,840 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside of engine bay heavily contaminated from oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2022 167,986 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2022 167,966 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit TESTED TO .51 PPM (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake low effort 121 kg no lock

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 156,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 156,362 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 145,957 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pads getting low

Fail 17 Nov 2020 145,950 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 Tested to plate limit 1.50 ppm (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 Flat spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake pads getting low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.73mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 128,985 miles

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

Minor oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2018 117,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing and worn inner edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn inner & outer edges 215/55/16

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2017 104,644 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 90,317 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 78,745 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 65,117 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 56,156 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 30 Jul 2013 56,156 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 16 May 2012 39,695 miles

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

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

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 LRL is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LRL, 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 LRL is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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