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WV59 BYU

2009 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,275 mi
Last recorded52,275 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 BYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 52,275 miles

Accidental damaged to nearside rear no shape edges

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside and nearside rear plastic undercovers slightly insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 52,193 miles

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))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Accidental damaged to nearside rear no shape edges

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

Offside and nearside rear plastic undercovers slightly insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 42,037 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 67,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 39,486 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 36,074 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 34,467 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 33,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cuts to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 33,103 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cuts to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 31,529 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 28,907 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cuts on outer sidewall on n/s/f tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2016 28,907 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cuts on outer sidewall on n/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2015 26,572 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 23,841 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 20,270 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 20,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2012 15,821 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 15,821 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WV59 BYU is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WV59 BYU, 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 WV59 BYU registered?

WV59 BYU is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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