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WV59 WBE

2009 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,384 mi
Last recorded88,384 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 WBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 88,384 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 85,252 miles

Engine coolant low

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 82,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 79,651 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 79,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 75,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 73,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On its outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 69,980 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On its outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged On the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Wiper blades are tired

Fail 15 Jul 2019 69,980 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On its outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged On the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Wiper blades are tired

Pass 24 Jul 2018 66,251 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 62,274 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 62,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 59,662 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 55,764 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 50,083 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 44,199 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 35,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 35,874 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 WBE is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WV59 WBE, 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 WBE is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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