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YD59 KGU

2009 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

248,322 mi
Last recorded248,322 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2022 248,322 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Body component insecure bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 146,683 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 134,184 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 134,176 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 195,877 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 195,877 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 113,976 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall

advise front brake discs

Fail 6 Sep 2016 113,976 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber insecure arch liner fouling and loose (2.7.2b)

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

advise front brake discs

rear brake binding slighty (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 169,165 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 169,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 93,802 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 93,802 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 75,275 miles

turbo heat shield loose

Fail 3 Sep 2013 75,275 miles

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

turbo heat shield loose

Pass 7 Aug 2012 53,892 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres very slightly perished

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

front exhaust heat shield broken

nearside front steering arm has slight play in

Fail 7 Aug 2012 53,892 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres very slightly perished

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

front exhaust heat shield broken

nearside front steering arm has slight play in

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 KGU is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KGU, 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 KGU is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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