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HY09 VLW

2009 Citroen Grand C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,568 mi
Last recorded91,568 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Grand C470,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 VLW
MakeCitroen
ModelGrand C4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 91,568 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 82,256 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2025 82,200 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 72,349 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 66,254 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 61,312 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 56,550 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 52,943 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 47,576 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 40,824 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 35,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 29,498 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 21,978 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 21,978 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 16,769 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 15,248 miles

front tyres started to crack

Pass 16 Mar 2012 13,809 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Grand C4?

Based on 9,776 MOT tests across 720 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
7,545
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 284
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 260
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 193
Stop lamp not working 168
Registration plate lamp not working 152
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HY09 VLW is a 2009 Citroen Grand C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Grand C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 70,344 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Grand C4 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 284 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY09 VLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Grand C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen Grand C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HY09 VLW registered?

HY09 VLW is a 2009 Citroen Grand C4, first registered on 14 April 2009.

Is HY09 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY09 VLW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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