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YC59 HDO

2009 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,680 mi
Last recorded176,680 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 HDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 176,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive driver seat belt (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 158,185 miles

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Fail 18 Jan 2020 158,162 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure and split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 12 Jan 2019 142,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed leading to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2018 129,022 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front excessive play in steering rack

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 129,019 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front excessive play in steering rack

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 110,038 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Dec 2016 109,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2015 88,707 miles

Nearside slight play in steering arm

Pass 13 Dec 2014 65,372 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 48,895 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 48,895 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 35,961 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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YC59 HDO is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Red 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 YC59 HDO, 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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YC59 HDO is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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