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BU09 ZRT

2009 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,922 mi
Last recorded172,922 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 ZRT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 172,922 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 154,842 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Sep 2022 154,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2021 145,097 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Aug 2020 130,624 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 125,153 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 125,153 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 117,110 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 117,101 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 108,167 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 108,164 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 100,674 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 83,153 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 83,153 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 64,961 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 46,110 miles

N/S track rod (not track rod end has slight play) the O/S has very slight play.

The rear tyres are quite old and starting to loose shape.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 27,304 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 ZRT is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZRT, 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 ZRT registered?

BU09 ZRT is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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