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YH59 VLN

2009 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,425 mi
Last recorded89,425 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 VLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 89,425 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Offside Front mirror damaged

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Nov 2017 78,390 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf lower arm, rear bush split and perished but not giving excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads low but above 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Nail in tyre nsr and osr tyre has a nail in ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres getting low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 78,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nsf lower arm, rear bush split and perished giving excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault srs lamp indicating a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf lower arm, rear bush split and perished but not giving excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads low but above 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Nail in tyre nsr and osr tyre has a nail in ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres getting low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 66,656 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 66,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working 2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 56,182 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 44,435 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 36,823 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pads worn low

Fail 5 Dec 2013 36,613 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake pads worn low

Pass 18 Dec 2012 26,443 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 25,290 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2012 25,290 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VLN is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YH59 VLN, 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 YH59 VLN registered?

YH59 VLN is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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