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BV09 KAO

2009 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,550 mi
Last recorded144,550 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 KAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 144,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 24 Jun 2019 128,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 128,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working Both Side Lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 120,833 miles

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

water levell low in expantion tank

Pass 13 Mar 2017 113,127 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 113,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low buld insecure in lamp (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 97,804 miles

engine oil leak from oil pan area

Pass 24 Mar 2015 79,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 78,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 54,027 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 43,302 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 43,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,265 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 31,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 KAO is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol 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 BV09 KAO, 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 KAO is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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