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BJ59 JOU

2009 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,565 mi
Last recorded110,565 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 JOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 110,565 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2018 100,144 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2018 100,136 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2017 99,523 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 95,734 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Dec 2016 95,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2016 89,275 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 89,275 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 85,561 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2015 85,561 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Advise engine misfiring

EML on

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 70,905 miles

Both front tyres starting to get abit worn at inner tread edges slightly

Both rear tyres getting low on tread and nearing limits of wear (esp N/S/R at outer tread edge area, almost ON limits of wear)

P/Brake efficiency getting abit low

Slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower ball joint

Pass 16 Sep 2013 48,760 miles

Both front w/blade rubbers starting to deteriorate and split at centre areas

Both rear tyres low on tread and almost ON limits of tread wear

Rear inner b/pads appear low and nearing limits, and outer pads starting to get abit low

Pass 3 Apr 2013 26,084 miles

B/Fluid level at reservior abit low

Front inner b/pads appear abit low and O/S/F outer pad starting to get low

Pass 28 Sep 2012 23,182 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 JOU is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BJ59 JOU, 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 JOU is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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