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BJ09 AYD

2009 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,713 mi
Last recorded178,713 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 AYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 178,713 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 May 2026 178,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 165,983 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 144,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 88,030 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 84,209 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 81,346 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 81,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 x wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Both front inner steering arm excessive movement ( inner tie rod end ball joints ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 71,772 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner slight play

Fail 28 Feb 2020 71,772 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2019 66,478 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing start perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

Fail 19 Jan 2019 66,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing start perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

Pass 27 Jan 2018 63,507 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 63,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 60,572 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 57,653 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 57,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R17 93W (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50 R17 93W (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 53,408 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 53,275 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 46,091 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 46,091 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 38,621 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,282 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 31,282 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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BJ09 AYD is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ09 AYD, 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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BJ09 AYD is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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