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BG09 YTP

2009 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,121 mi
Last recorded78,121 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 YTP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 78,121 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 78,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 73,819 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 73,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Play in inner steering arms Offside & Nearside

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Under tray & engine cover fitted obscuring some components

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Jul 2017 63,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Fail 8 Jul 2017 63,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 54,186 miles

Engine warning light on dash

Fail 9 Jul 2016 54,186 miles

Engine warning light on dash

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both side (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 45,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 38,765 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 31,463 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 31,463 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 24,305 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 YTP is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YTP, 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 YTP registered?

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

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