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YE59 PYV

2009 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,481 mi
Last recorded104,481 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 PYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 104,481 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 104,481 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 97,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2019 91,360 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 81,999 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 74,620 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 74,620 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 65,999 miles

Centre Rear + ns f front wiper ( required soon )

Electronic parking brake control repaired, but not inappropriately requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( now working correctly ) (3.1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in steering top bearing very slight - steering rack. tie rod bar - rack end ( slight ) ()

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 65,991 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure FOG LAMP (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Centre Rear + ns f front wiper ( required soon )

Electronic parking brake control repaired, but not inappropriately requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( now working correctly ) (3.1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in steering top bearing very slight - steering rack. tie rod bar - rack end ( slight ) ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 59,559 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 59,559 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 53,704 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 46,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 40,027 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 40,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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YE59 PYV is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Red 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 YE59 PYV, 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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YE59 PYV is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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