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BV59 YDB

2009 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,870 mi
Last recorded148,870 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YDB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 148,870 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

coolant below min

Fail 5 Mar 2025 148,870 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak dpf broken in middle (8.2.2.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point on floor with in 30 cm of suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

coolant below min

Pass 27 Oct 2023 140,713 miles

Offside steering rack damp

Fail 25 Oct 2023 140,711 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside steering rack damp

Pass 10 Oct 2022 136,470 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 135,114 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 134,390 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip passenger side of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 131,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 123,987 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 109,381 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 109,173 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 88,589 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 87,278 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 68,268 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 68,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 49,029 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 35,714 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 23,871 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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BV59 YDB is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV59 YDB, 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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BV59 YDB is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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