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YC09 FXZ

2009 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,836 mi
Last recorded132,836 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 FXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 132,836 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight damage to body

Pass 25 Jan 2024 122,350 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 108,142 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 101,105 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 101,087 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 88,524 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 80,044 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 78,662 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 76,000 miles

front pads and discs low. 4-5000 miles max

Pass 12 Jul 2017 72,097 miles

both front tyres 2mm

front brakes worn

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Fail 12 Jul 2017 72,097 miles

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

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

both front tyres 2mm

front brakes worn

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Pass 14 Jul 2016 64,410 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Jul 2016 64,400 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Jul 2015 46,771 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 35,778 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 35,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 28,652 miles

cond of wiper blades

Pass 10 May 2012 21,155 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 21,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre on legal limit 1.65mm

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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YC09 FXZ is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YC09 FXZ, 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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YC09 FXZ is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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