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YD59 AOL

2009 Citroen Grand C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,193 mi
Last recorded135,193 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen Grand C470,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 AOL
MakeCitroen
ModelGrand C4
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 135,193 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 120,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 105,309 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 105,051 miles

Electronic parking brake control missing (3.1.3a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 93,072 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 92,805 miles

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 79,983 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 79,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 69,957 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 44,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 44,457 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 26,171 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 25,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

parking brake effort low o/s

Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,915 miles

parking brake effort low o/s

How Reliable is the Citroen Grand C4?

Based on 9,776 MOT tests across 720 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
7,545
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 284
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 260
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 193
Stop lamp not working 168
Registration plate lamp not working 152
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YD59 AOL is a 2009 Citroen Grand C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Grand C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 70,344 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 Grand C4 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 284 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD59 AOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Grand C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen Grand C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YD59 AOL is a 2009 Citroen Grand C4, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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