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BJ09 YGA

2009 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,271 mi
Last recorded102,271 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 YGA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 102,271 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 101,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 96,473 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 96,473 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 90,650 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 90,650 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 86,097 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertrays wet with oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 79,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front d-bushes perished

Pass 24 May 2018 73,547 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,167 miles

Front Brake pads starting get low

Rear Brake pads starting get low

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both starting (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2016 56,210 miles

Nearside Front headlight beam image not fully clear

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2015 43,466 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 33,489 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 33,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 22,497 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 15,781 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 YGA is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YGA, 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 YGA is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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