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YS09 FSE

2009 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,847 mi
Last recorded120,847 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 FSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 120,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 113,201 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 105,196 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 105,192 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 97,707 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 91,876 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 85,502 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 85,502 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 80,224 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 72,576 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 68,467 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 68,000 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 68,000 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 61,753 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 41,074 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 22,186 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 18,861 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 18,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 13,130 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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YS09 FSE is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YS09 FSE, 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 YS09 FSE registered?

YS09 FSE is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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