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YG59 BPE

2009 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,702 mi
Last recorded46,702 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 BPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 46,702 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 44,282 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 44,282 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 39,175 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 39,175 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 36,286 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 36,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 33,744 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 31,289 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 29,515 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 26,318 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 22,602 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 17,966 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 13,026 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 9,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 9,993 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 7,474 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres perrished and cracking

Fail 7 Nov 2012 4,950 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 4,950 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 4,893 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor stone chips in screen

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

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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YG59 BPE is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG59 BPE, 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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What year was YG59 BPE registered?

YG59 BPE is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is YG59 BPE safe to buy?

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