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YL59 GWE

2009 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,443 mi
Last recorded100,443 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL59 GWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 100,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 88,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 78,391 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 69,066 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 68,910 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 59,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 59,462 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 51,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wiper blades split

Fail 16 Feb 2015 51,456 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wiper blades split

Pass 11 Feb 2014 42,038 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 42,038 miles

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 33,845 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 33,845 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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YL59 GWE is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YL59 GWE, 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 YL59 GWE registered?

YL59 GWE is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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