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BK59 FML

2009 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

120,606 mi
Last recorded120,606 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 FML
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 120,606 miles

Front Lower Engine oil slightly leaking

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting bush worn

Offside Front Headlight backing cable tried up and is still secured

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 120,606 miles

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

Front Engine oil low

Front Lower Engine mist oil

Front Lower Engine mounting bush worn

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Worn on Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlight backing cable tried up and is still secured

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 120,605 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Engine oil low

Front Lower Engine mist oil

Front Lower Engine mounting bush worn

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Worn on Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlight backing cable tried up and is still secured

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 108,190 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 108,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front coolant low

Front engine oil very low

Pass 7 Feb 2024 96,774 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 96,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 96,702 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 88,057 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 87,908 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 82,400 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 81,867 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 81,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 80,285 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 76,884 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 76,879 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 72,125 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 72,119 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 66,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 61,143 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 61,143 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,911 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 54,911 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 49,416 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight damage to offside rear road wheel

Fail 4 Sep 2014 49,416 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight damage to offside rear road wheel

Pass 31 Oct 2013 42,982 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 42,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 30,134 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 30,134 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BK59 FML is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 BK59 FML, 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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BK59 FML is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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