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Y33 PHL

2009 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,580 mi
Last recorded107,580 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 PHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 107,580 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 107,456 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 104,034 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ok for now ()

Fail 29 Oct 2024 104,034 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ok for now ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 100,340 miles

Front no plate getting hard to read ,will need attention

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

unable to see all components in engine bay due covers

Pass 10 Oct 2022 94,884 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable badly corroded ,will need attention shortly

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 94,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable badly corroded ,will need attention shortly

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 88,587 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc badly worn will need attention when new pads fitted

Offside Rear brake disc badly worn ,will need replacing when new pads fitted ,ok for now

unable to check all component in engine bay due to covers

unable to check all components on underside due to covers

Fail 10 Nov 2021 88,587 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake disc badly worn will need attention when new pads fitted

Offside Rear brake disc badly worn ,will need replacing when new pads fitted ,ok for now

unable to check all component in engine bay due to covers

unable to check all components on underside due to covers

Pass 20 Oct 2020 81,750 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2019 77,029 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Pass 12 Oct 2018 69,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Fail 12 Oct 2018 69,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Pass 11 Oct 2017 63,340 miles

some hand break cables starting to seize up. will need attention shortly

unable to test some brake pipes and suspension due to covers

unable to test some brake pipes and suspension parts due to cover

Fail 11 Oct 2017 63,340 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some hand break cables starting to seize up. will need attention shortly

unable to test some brake pipes and suspension due to covers

unable to test some brake pipes and suspension parts due to cover

Pass 12 Oct 2016 55,995 miles

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Fail 5 Oct 2016 55,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Pass 22 Oct 2015 46,961 miles

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)

damage on front bumper but no sharp edges

osr tyre slight deterioration on tread pattern

Fail 22 Oct 2015 46,961 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.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)

damage on front bumper but no sharp edges

osr tyre slight deterioration on tread pattern

Pass 23 Oct 2014 37,212 miles

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

Fail 23 Oct 2014 37,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

Fail 6 Sep 2013 27,166 miles

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

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)

osf cv boot slightly loose but not losing any grease

unable to test all rear seat belts due to all seats in lowered position

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

Pass 6 Sep 2013 27,166 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)

osf cv boot slightly loose but not losing any grease

unable to test all rear seat belts due to all seats in lowered position

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

Pass 21 Aug 2012 20,888 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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Y33 PHL is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y33 PHL, 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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Y33 PHL is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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