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YR59 JVJ

2009 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,951 mi
Last recorded124,951 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 JVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 124,951 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 114,023 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 114,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 108,170 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 108,170 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 97,939 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 97,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2017 82,647 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 75,329 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 68,723 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Advise o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Fail 20 May 2015 68,723 miles

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

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

Advise n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Advise n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Advise o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 22 May 2014 58,632 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 58,632 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

both front tyres 2.5mm and bald on inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2013 43,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2012 23,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JVJ is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YR59 JVJ, 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 JVJ registered?

YR59 JVJ is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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