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BU09 VBP

2009 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,548 mi
Last recorded83,548 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 VBP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 83,548 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 81,146 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 81,146 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 71,335 miles

sump plug weeping oil

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 71,335 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

sump plug weeping oil

Pass 27 Jan 2018 61,732 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 61,732 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 53,809 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 42,999 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 33,498 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 32,571 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 32,571 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 31,172 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 29,000 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 29,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BU09 VBP is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU09 VBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU09 VBP registered?

BU09 VBP is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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The MOT history for BU09 VBP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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