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BG59 KVZ

2009 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,472 mi
Last recorded113,472 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 KVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2023 113,472 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 107,153 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 15 Mar 2021 95,210 miles

both front tyres on legal limit on edges

both rear tyres perished

engine oil leak

n/s/f lower wishbone bushes perishing

Fail 15 Mar 2021 95,210 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres on legal limit on edges

both rear tyres perished

engine oil leak

n/s/f lower wishbone bushes perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2020 90,727 miles

Knocking from steering column/rack

Slight oil leak from engine

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2020 90,727 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Knocking from steering column/rack

Slight oil leak from engine

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2019 86,514 miles

O/s/r lamp lens damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2018 80,268 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 74,629 miles

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 Mar 2017 74,628 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 65,104 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 65,104 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 41,572 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 29,445 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 25,091 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2012 25,091 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KVZ is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Red 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 BG59 KVZ, 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 BG59 KVZ registered?

BG59 KVZ is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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