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BJ59 AET

2009 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,948 mi
Last recorded133,948 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 AET
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 133,948 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 133,944 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 118,209 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 118,206 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 106,108 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 90,328 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 80,854 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Mar 2018 80,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 74,725 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 74,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 64,128 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 59,143 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 49,444 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 35,494 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 35,163 miles

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,490 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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BJ59 AET is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AET, 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 AET is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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