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YR09 VFV

2009 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,024 mi
Last recorded99,024 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 VFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 99,024 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two units

Fail 29 Nov 2024 98,987 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction glove box lid (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two units

Pass 24 Nov 2023 89,895 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 89,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 81,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt three units

Fail 7 Nov 2022 81,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt three units

Pass 4 Nov 2021 74,910 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 74,809 miles

Nearside 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 71,903 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 69,745 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 69,706 miles

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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside HEADLIGHT IMAGE POOR!

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 64,149 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 60,105 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 54,682 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside wiper blade condition poor

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2015 49,808 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 43,432 miles

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

unable to check rear seat belts child seats fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,174 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 12,927 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 12,307 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 VFV is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YR09 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

YR09 VFV is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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