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YR09 LWV

2009 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,978 mi
Last recorded145,978 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 LWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 145,978 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 145,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 138,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced lens damaged (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 138,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced lens damaged (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 126,696 miles

Oil leak ()

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

n/s/r lens damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2017 114,367 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface,both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear slight damage

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 100,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 91,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 91,279 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 75,165 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 60,247 miles

o/s/r wheel has restriced free play

Fail 5 Mar 2012 45,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 45,978 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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YR09 LWV is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 YR09 LWV, 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 YR09 LWV registered?

YR09 LWV is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YR09 LWV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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