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YL09 HVR

2009 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,566 mi
Last recorded129,566 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL09 HVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 129,566 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 120,046 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 109,723 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 109,723 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 97,677 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 97,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 90,874 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 74,617 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 73,197 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 67,388 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 60,416 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 53,150 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 45,370 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 37,091 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 29,853 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 29,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 20,411 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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YL09 HVR is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YL09 HVR, 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 YL09 HVR registered?

YL09 HVR is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 August 2009.

Is YL09 HVR safe to buy?

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