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YD59 FYJ

2009 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,507 mi
Last recorded154,507 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 FYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 154,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 146,950 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 146,949 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 134,319 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 134,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 122,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 111,542 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly leaking from clip

Pass 7 Feb 2019 100,645 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 100,645 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 89,875 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 87,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tread

Offside Front Tyre heavy wear on inner and outer edges of tread

Oil leak From engine ()

Fail 27 Dec 2017 87,829 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak From engine ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tread

Offside Front Tyre heavy wear on inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 20 Dec 2016 75,103 miles

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

air duct for air filter missing ./ faulty rear bootcatch

Fail 8 Dec 2016 74,711 miles

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

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

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

air duct for air filter missing ./ faulty rear bootcatch

Pass 30 Dec 2015 64,911 miles

Boot won't open with handle!

Fail 30 Dec 2015 64,911 miles

Boot won't open with handle!

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 54,527 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 54,527 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 43,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 29,377 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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YD59 FYJ is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YD59 FYJ, 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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YD59 FYJ is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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