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SY09 VVH

2009 Citroen Grand C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

134,810 mi
Last recorded134,810 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen Grand C470,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 VVH
MakeCitroen
ModelGrand C4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 134,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 128,446 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 128,446 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 121,023 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 121,023 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 116,040 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 116,040 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 106,361 miles

Engine cover fitted & undertray

Nearside Torn

Offside Front Fog lamp lense loosw

Offside Front lightly smeering

Fail 24 May 2016 106,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Engine cover fitted & undertray

Nearside Torn

Offside Front Fog lamp lense loosw

Offside Front lightly smeering

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 88,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2015 88,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 70,344 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 70,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 45,782 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 45,780 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front and offside front brake discs worn and scored

Pass 26 Apr 2012 34,678 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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SY09 VVH is a 2009 Citroen Grand C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SY09 VVH, 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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SY09 VVH is a 2009 Citroen Grand C4, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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