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WU59 VGY

2009 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

139,295 mi
Last recorded139,295 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 VGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 139,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 139,295 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 132,155 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 132,147 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 124,908 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Sep 2023 124,908 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Sep 2022 118,843 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 118,838 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 111,007 miles

under trays fitted covering major components

Fail 8 Sep 2021 110,998 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

hand brake cables starting to bind

under trays fitted covering major components

Pass 23 Sep 2020 105,879 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 105,875 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 99,236 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 99,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 88,293 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 80,729 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 80,716 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 71,578 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,429 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 52,608 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 42,243 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 42,243 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,096 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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WU59 VGY is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WU59 VGY, 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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WU59 VGY is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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