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YR59 HZZ

2009 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,510 mi
Last recorded97,510 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 HZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 97,510 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 97,496 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 95,047 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking Brake Performance Only Just Met.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Tyre's. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 93,825 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Sep 2020 93,822 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2019 86,644 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Sep 2019 86,644 miles

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 Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2018 75,621 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 75,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 69,563 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 69,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 63,321 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 63,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 56,766 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 41,672 miles

coolant level low

Pass 18 Oct 2013 35,293 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 29,750 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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YR59 HZZ is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YR59 HZZ, 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 YR59 HZZ registered?

YR59 HZZ is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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The MOT history for YR59 HZZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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