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YB09 FFJ

2009 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

75,166 mi
Last recorded75,166 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 FFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 75,166 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f & n/s/f outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 75,166 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s front/rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f & n/s/f outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 70,681 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front undertray loose

Pass 5 Sep 2023 63,957 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 63,953 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 60,942 miles

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

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

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2022 60,940 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2021 56,044 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 56,044 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 51,896 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 47,758 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 42,012 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 36,158 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 36,155 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 29,205 miles

emissions too clean no print out given

Fail 5 Aug 2016 29,205 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

emissions too clean no print out given

Pass 24 Jul 2015 24,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jul 2015 24,071 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2014 20,711 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 16,288 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 16,288 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 11,787 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 11,787 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YB09 FFJ is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YB09 FFJ, 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 YB09 FFJ registered?

YB09 FFJ is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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