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BN09 UZW

2009 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,688 mi
Last recorded159,688 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 UZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 159,688 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 147,944 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2019 147,937 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

oil leak

tested with 4 seats

Pass 23 Feb 2018 141,600 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 141,590 miles

Fuel pipe insecure under bonnet (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 133,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 122,189 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 14 May 2015 114,604 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust shield loose/insecure

tested with 5 seats

Fail 14 May 2015 114,604 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust shield loose/insecure

tested with 5 seats

Pass 16 May 2014 105,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

tested with 4 seats

Fail 7 May 2014 105,099 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

tested with 4 seats

Pass 15 Jan 2013 90,608 miles

nsf fog light loose

Fail 1 Feb 2012 67,927 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 67,927 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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BN09 UZW is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BN09 UZW, 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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BN09 UZW is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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