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YC09 XEL

2009 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,900 mi
Last recorded90,900 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 90,900 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 86,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 82,560 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 78,129 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 73,355 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2016 73,354 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2015 60,711 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 60,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 50,935 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 39,662 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 39,662 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 31,312 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,312 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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YC09 XEL is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC09 XEL registered?

YC09 XEL is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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