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BJ09 WJG

2009 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,960 mi
Last recorded140,960 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 WJG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 140,960 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 135,616 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 135,616 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Repairable location if required. ()

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 129,484 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 129,456 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Measured at 36%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Measured at 1mm on outer edge, tread lifting/damaged. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Measured at 1mm and distorted. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Measured at 1mm on outer edge. Tyre size - 205 55 R16 91H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Significantly more worn than the offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Dash trim peeling up and in drivers view but does not significantly restrict the view of the road.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly distorted.

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

Rear Inner Difficult to see pads to check wear.

Pass 14 Aug 2020 122,597 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 111,077 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 98,084 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 98,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. different (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front 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 14 Aug 2017 83,262 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 76,966 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 76,964 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 59,183 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 59,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 46,781 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 36,524 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 23,710 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 WJG is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJG, 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 WJG is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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