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BJ09 WHV

2009 Citroen Grand C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

201,304 mi
Last recorded201,304 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Grand C470,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 WHV
MakeCitroen
ModelGrand C4
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 201,304 miles

both lower control arm bushes worn

front tyres inner edge worn

offside park brake effort low

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2025 195,386 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

offside rear park brake effort low - adjustments or repairs required

park brake cables slack - adjustments required

Pass 17 Apr 2024 189,129 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp rotted away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

offside front brake pad anti rattle retaining clip - missing

Pass 17 May 2023 184,836 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 182,273 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 182,273 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 180,026 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 180,019 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 170,780 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 170,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 156,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 131,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 111,393 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 111,393 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 101,836 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 75,877 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,106 miles

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)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 53,676 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,580 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Grand C4?

Based on 9,776 MOT tests across 720 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
7,545
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 284
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 260
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 193
Stop lamp not working 168
Registration plate lamp not working 152
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BJ09 WHV is a 2009 Citroen Grand C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Grand C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 70,344 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Grand C4 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 284 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ09 WHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Grand C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen Grand C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ09 WHV is a 2009 Citroen Grand C4, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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