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YP09 BXR

2009 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,081 mi
Last recorded143,081 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 BXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 143,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

parking brake effort16%

Fail 12 Jun 2026 143,080 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 May 2026 143,076 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 138,745 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency 16%

Pass 27 Nov 2023 133,990 miles

parking brake efficiency 18%

Pass 25 Oct 2022 128,802 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

parking brake efficiency 18%

Fail 11 Oct 2022 128,756 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2021 121,811 miles

both front cv boot deterted

Pass 7 Oct 2020 116,474 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 109,816 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is wearing significantly on its inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 109,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner boot is leaking grease past its outer clip. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is wearing significantly on its inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 100,894 miles

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))

oil leak

slight play in the o/s lower ball joint

unable to see the inner brake pads

Fail 19 Sep 2018 100,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

oil leak

slight play in the o/s lower ball joint

unable to see the inner brake pads

Pass 27 Sep 2017 93,803 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

slight lip on the inner edge on the front brake discs

Fail 25 Sep 2017 93,803 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

slight lip on the inner edge on the front brake discs

Pass 29 Sep 2016 84,687 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Sep 2016 84,687 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake cable (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 77,632 miles

Child seat fitted

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2015 77,632 miles

Child seat fitted

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2014 66,755 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,134 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 42,468 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 42,256 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 27,094 miles

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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YP09 BXR is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YP09 BXR, 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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YP09 BXR is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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