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YE09 BZL

2009 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,816 mi
Last recorded97,816 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 BZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 97,816 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 95,945 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 95,944 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 93,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING AROUND TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING AROUND TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 91,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

engine oil leak lower

Fail 10 Apr 2023 91,899 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

engine oil leak lower

Pass 7 Apr 2022 89,600 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 86,916 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 86,916 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 81,016 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 81,016 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 73,333 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 73,333 miles

Emissions not tested Timing belt noisy (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 65,527 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2018 65,527 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Apr 2017 58,002 miles

Both front brake discs very rusted on inner surface

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 48,692 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 48,692 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 39,337 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 31,441 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 21,755 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 21,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 17,529 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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YE09 BZL is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YE09 BZL, 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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YE09 BZL is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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