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WX09 RCU

2009 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,859 mi
Last recorded96,859 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX09 RCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 96,859 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 96,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 86,383 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 86,382 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 74,996 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f rack end joint has play detected to maximum tolerance allowed

Fail 24 Feb 2017 74,808 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement BOTH FRONT BRAKES BINDING (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f rack end joint has play detected to maximum tolerance allowed

Pass 16 Feb 2016

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 57,857 miles

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

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

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,852 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 44,961 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,861 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2012 38,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WX09 RCU is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WX09 RCU, 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 WX09 RCU registered?

WX09 RCU is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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