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BV09 HFM

2009 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,042 mi
Last recorded113,042 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 HFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 113,042 miles

Both front inner sills corroded

Corrosion to rear body underside

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

NSF foglight unit damaged

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure Damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 113,027 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Headlight full of water - no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Corrosion to rear body underside

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

NSR sill damaged

Nearside Front Foglight unit damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge - no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge - no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure Damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 105,925 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside outer sill corroded

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 105,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside outer sill corroded

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 101,179 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row ()

Pass 27 Jan 2023 95,776 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 95,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 90,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 90,304 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 85,708 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 81,061 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 73,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 67,090 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 67,090 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,468 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 52,274 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 44,277 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 36,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 36,896 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 29,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 21,941 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 21,936 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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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BV09 HFM is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BV09 HFM, 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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BV09 HFM is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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