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WU59 VVL

2009 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,972 mi
Last recorded54,972 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 VVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 54,972 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 54,972 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriated

Pass 5 Sep 2024 53,769 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 52,669 miles

Front Wiper(s) split and smearing

General under-body corrosion.

Rear passenger seats in stowed position.

Fail 6 Sep 2023 52,669 miles

Front Wiper(s) split and smearing

General under-body corrosion.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear passenger seats in stowed position.

Pass 15 Sep 2022 51,531 miles

Emission requirements only just met.

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

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

Offside Water in headlight unit.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 50,384 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 49,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear seat's in stowed position.

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Pass 10 Sep 2019 48,709 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 46,795 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 46,794 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 44,527 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 44,527 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 41,724 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 41,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 38,040 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 33,661 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,472 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,334 miles

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

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

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 VVL is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WU59 VVL, 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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What year was WU59 VVL registered?

WU59 VVL is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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