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YB09 FFN

2009 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,643 mi
Last recorded157,643 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 FFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 157,643 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 19 Oct 2020 157,611 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 25 Oct 2019 151,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

brake pedal feels a little spongy , but new pads fitted so benefit of doubt given to presenter.

Fail 25 Oct 2019 151,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

brake pedal feels a little spongy , but new pads fitted so benefit of doubt given to presenter.

Fail 9 Oct 2019 151,818 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side offside (1.4.1 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit also wearing inner and outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2018 139,183 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 120,778 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 99,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

x2 child seats fitted at the back

Fail 11 Oct 2016 99,991 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

x2 child seats fitted at the back

Pass 5 Oct 2015 78,088 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 78,088 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 54,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 54,123 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 32,105 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,674 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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YB09 FFN is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FFN, 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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YB09 FFN is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 August 2009.

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