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YP09 LMV

2009 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,385 mi
Last recorded137,385 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 LMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 137,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 130,258 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bushing perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bushing perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 130,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bushing perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bushing perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 125,681 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 125,585 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 115,185 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 8 Feb 2018 99,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 92,091 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Lower crack outside of the swept area

Rear unable to test occasional use seats due to boot being full

Fail 8 Feb 2017 91,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 81,750 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 81,750 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 67,014 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 67,014 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,589 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 35,386 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 21,548 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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YP09 LMV is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LMV, 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 YP09 LMV registered?

YP09 LMV is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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