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YE09 GBU

2009 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,666 mi
Last recorded170,666 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 GBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 170,666 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arms rear bushes debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from sump gasket or front main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 170,666 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arms rear bushes debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from sump gasket or front main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 163,049 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 163,047 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 155,433 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 143,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 143,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 122,915 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 97,290 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to inspect fully (3.5.1g)

Rear Unable to inspect inner brake pads

Fail 26 Oct 2015 97,290 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to inspect fully (3.5.1g)

Rear Unable to inspect inner brake pads

Pass 24 Oct 2014 76,165 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 52,107 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 52,107 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 36,202 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 34,150 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 GBU is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GBU, 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 GBU is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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