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YR09 XYK

2009 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,357 mi
Last recorded168,357 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 XYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 168,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold leaking Fumes slightly entering cabin (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight lump to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear stop lamp dim

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 168,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear stop lamp dim

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold leaking Fumes slightly entering cabin (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight lump to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 158,967 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Outer SILL WEAK IN PLACES

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides INNER edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 152,467 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 152,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 151,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front pads getting low

Pass 7 Jul 2017 133,145 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 112,764 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2016 112,714 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 87,344 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 62,100 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 36,576 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 36,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 14,807 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 13,851 miles

unable to check rear two folding seats and belts due to dog cage fitted

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 XYK is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XYK, 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 XYK registered?

YR09 XYK is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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