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WV59 HZM

2009 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,684 mi
Last recorded130,684 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 HZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 May 2023 130,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 127,750 miles

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

TAILGATE DOESNT OPEN

Fail 30 Apr 2022 127,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

TAILGATE DOESNT OPEN

Pass 21 Jan 2021 118,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 118,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding =unable to check wheel brg (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 107,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 107,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 102,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 102,922 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Body component insecure inner arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Heatshields insecure centre and back

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 89,790 miles

1 of 4 high level stop light bulbs in/op

all rear seatbelts not checked due to child seats been there

front brake discs corroded, pads getting low

front tyres getting low

nsr door wont open from outside

Fail 12 Dec 2017 89,790 miles

1 of 4 high level stop light bulbs in/op

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

all rear seatbelts not checked due to child seats been there

front brake discs corroded, pads getting low

front tyres getting low

nsr door wont open from outside

Pass 14 Dec 2016 75,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 75,978 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 62,490 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 44,950 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 31,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2012 21,193 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 21,193 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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WV59 HZM is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HZM, 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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WV59 HZM is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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