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BU09 XAE

2009 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,783 mi
Last recorded124,783 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 XAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 124,783 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 123,794 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 120,369 miles

All underneath covered in black paint

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill is covered in black under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 120,369 miles

All underneath covered in black paint

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill is covered in black under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 113,600 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 111,030 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 107,816 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 104,396 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 98,336 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 98,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 93,323 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 87,430 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 87,430 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 81,634 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 81,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 74,992 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 74,992 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 68,617 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate deteriorating.

fuel additive appears to have previously been leaking.

rear suspension has been modified. air springs have been replaced by standard coil springs.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate deteriorating.

fuel additive appears to have previously been leaking.

rear suspension has been modified. air springs have been replaced by standard coil springs.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 61,357 miles

Child seat fitted in centre row nearside seatbelt at time of test.

Underbody covers fitted restricting view of some components.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 47,008 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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BU09 XAE is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BU09 XAE, 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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What year was BU09 XAE registered?

BU09 XAE is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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