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YC59 HGX

2009 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

238,860 mi
Last recorded238,860 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 HGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 238,860 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 226,764 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 19 May 2020 226,763 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured wires coming from bonnet, over wing and in door (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 142,549 miles

Offside outer sill hasdamage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 140,914 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 140,902 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 132,926 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 132,892 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 122,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2014 122,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2013 109,655 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 95,719 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 95,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HGX 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 61.5%.

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 HGX, 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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What year was YC59 HGX registered?

YC59 HGX is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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