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BJ09 BYO

2009 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,483 mi
Last recorded111,483 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 BYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 111,483 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 111,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

With registration plate lights working vehicle will be showing white light to the rear

Pass 10 Jan 2018 102,025 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx worn to 2mm. (3.5.1g)

Rear boot trim insecure.

Fail 10 Jan 2018 102,025 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx worn to 2mm. (3.5.1g)

Rear boot trim insecure.

Pass 30 Jan 2017 92,998 miles

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

Number 1 injector is blowing

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

Rear Boot trim insecure

Fail 16 Jan 2017 92,453 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 97w (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Number 1 injector is blowing

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

Rear Boot trim insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2016 75,105 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 75,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 50,877 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 50,877 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 39,178 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 39,048 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 37,870 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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BJ09 BYO is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BJ09 BYO, 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 BYO is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 June 2009.

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