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YH59 BGF

2009 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,700 mi
Last recorded145,700 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 BGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 145,700 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 135,082 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 135,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 127,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 127,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 124,719 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 124,715 miles

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

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 114,245 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 114,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake performance not tested pads down to metal (1.2.1 (g))

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

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 close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 103,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 91,637 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 91,421 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 77,468 miles

slight knock from steering

Fail 22 Oct 2015 77,468 miles

slight knock from steering

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 63,744 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 51,087 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 38,142 miles

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

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

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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YH59 BGF is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YH59 BGF, 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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YH59 BGF is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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