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BG59 BFL

2009 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,765 mi
Last recorded146,765 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 BFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2024 146,765 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 146,762 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 144,768 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 141,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2021 141,028 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 134,952 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2019 127,240 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 127,240 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 110,178 miles

Offside rear wheel is narrower in width than the rest

Fail 31 Aug 2018 110,178 miles

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

Offside rear wheel is narrower in width than the rest

Pass 23 Sep 2016 75,130 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 75,130 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 60,985 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 47,650 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 47,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 43,076 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 27,541 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 27,541 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 24,721 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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BG59 BFL is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BG59 BFL, 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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BG59 BFL is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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