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YH09 CVL

2009 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,908 mi
Last recorded155,908 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 CVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 155,908 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount slightly worn

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

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 147,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 146,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Engine Breather Box Resting On Exhaust

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 129,276 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 122,015 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 118,689 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 118,689 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 108,214 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp not working and is broken

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 108,117 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp not working and is broken

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 96,013 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 96,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 83,086 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 83,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 67,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 67,494 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 51,001 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 35,830 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 35,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 24,235 miles

Oil leak

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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YH09 CVL is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YH09 CVL, 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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YH09 CVL is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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