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YF09 VEK

2009 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,879 mi
Last recorded98,879 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 VEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 98,879 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))

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2022 96,105 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi broken but not blowing and still secure

oil leak

signs of a coolant leak

Fail 26 Jan 2022 96,105 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

signs of a coolant leak

Pass 12 Jan 2021 92,260 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2020 88,569 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 81,841 miles

Exhaust down pipe joint deteriorating

Pass 3 Jan 2018 75,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INSIDE EDGE AND PERISHED. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 75,045 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INSIDE EDGE AND PERISHED. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 66,802 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak advise sorting ()

Fail 16 Jan 2017 66,802 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak advise sorting ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 56,941 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 56,941 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 47,587 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 47,587 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 39,040 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 39,040 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 35,141 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,014 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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YF09 VEK is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YF09 VEK, 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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YF09 VEK is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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