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BJ59 ADV

2009 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,119 mi
Last recorded119,119 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 ADV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 119,119 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 111,966 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 111,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 104,497 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 104,497 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 96,613 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 96,613 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 90,610 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 90,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 80,397 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 71,285 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 61,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just in for the mot (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just in for mot (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 50,746 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 40,814 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 40,814 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 29,073 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 29,073 miles

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 7 Mar 2013 20,691 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 19,749 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BJ59 ADV is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BJ59 ADV, 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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BJ59 ADV is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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