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BG09 VBX

2009 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,252 mi
Last recorded80,252 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 80,252 miles

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

Fail 14 Oct 2022 80,238 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 77,901 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 75,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 75,947 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 72,754 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 69,240 miles

front discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front lower arm rear bush split

Pass 22 Jun 2017 61,706 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 61,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 54,727 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre has inner edge wear.

Fail 12 Jul 2016 54,673 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall[+damaged] (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre has inner edge wear.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 49,229 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 42,466 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 42,466 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 36,031 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 36,031 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 30,487 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 VBX is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

BG09 VBX is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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