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BK09 FYF

2009 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,033 mi
Last recorded81,033 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 FYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 81,033 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 77,239 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS, LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING BADLY, INSIDE EDGE, JUST LEGAL. (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, CORRODED, INCLUDING TOW BAR. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F TYRE, SIDEWALL DAMAGED, PERISHING, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 77,239 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases D P F, JOINT, AREA. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH BLADES, BADLY SPLIT. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS, LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING BADLY, INSIDE EDGE, JUST LEGAL. (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, CORRODED, INCLUDING TOW BAR. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F TYRE, SIDEWALL DAMAGED, PERISHING, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 76,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING BADLY, INSIDE EDGE, CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 74,680 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 74,667 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 72,689 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 72,685 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 71,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2020 71,570 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 69,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,390 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 3 Apr 2018 66,390 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 10 Apr 2017 62,678 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on edge

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven on edge also repairby side wall

Pass 4 Apr 2016 58,934 miles

ELLOYD FLUID LEAKING

Pass 7 Apr 2015 55,580 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,377 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 41,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 31,380 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BK09 FYF is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BK09 FYF, 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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BK09 FYF is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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