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YR59 OUW

2009 Citroen C4

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

79,908 mi
Last recorded79,908 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 OUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 79,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 79,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Bulb inop (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 77,044 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 77,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 74,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 74,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 73,456 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 73,013 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 73,013 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 71,313 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 71,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 68,988 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 66,498 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 66,497 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 boot adrift (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 61,856 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 56,499 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 48,205 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 48,205 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 39,313 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn/cracking

Fail 8 Sep 2015 39,313 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn/cracking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 34,479 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 28,870 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Sep 2012 19,088 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 OUW is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YR59 OUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR59 OUW registered?

YR59 OUW is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is YR59 OUW safe to buy?

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