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YC09 MVT

2009 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,188 mi
Last recorded116,188 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 MVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 116,188 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 116,188 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 107,311 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front bumper not fully secured (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 107,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front bumper not fully secured (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both ()

Pass 30 May 2020 102,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both have play ()

front registration plate slightly damaged

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 26 May 2020 102,829 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt is insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both have play ()

front registration plate slightly damaged

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 31 May 2019 91,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror glass insecure and view to rear is affected

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

front registration plate cracked

Fail 23 May 2019 91,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working upper part (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror glass insecure and view to rear is affected

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

front registration plate cracked

Pass 23 May 2018 81,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

engine under-tray missing

Fail 23 May 2018 81,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

engine under-tray missing

Pass 18 May 2017 73,428 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on stepped edges [205/50/17w]

slight bind on n/s/f wheel

slight play at n/s of steering rack

Fail 16 May 2017 73,428 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid close to minimum

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on stepped edges [205/50/17w]

o/s/r brake disc badly scored

slight bind on n/s/f wheel

slight play at n/s of steering rack

Pass 20 May 2016 66,824 miles

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

o/s/f tyre started to wear on inner edge

Fail 18 May 2016 66,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17w (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre started to wear on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2015 61,050 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 53,683 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 44,782 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 May 2012 36,589 miles

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

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

both front inner track arms play

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 MVT is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YC09 MVT, 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 MVT is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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