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YT09 DLV

2009 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,174 mi
Last recorded50,174 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 DLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 50,174 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 50,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 45,229 miles

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear shock shroud loose

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 41,642 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 41,642 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 36,921 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2022 31,583 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 31,582 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 31,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 28,837 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 25,603 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 25,512 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 22,004 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 22,004 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 19,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 16,302 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 16,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 13,418 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 10,818 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 7,972 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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YT09 DLV is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YT09 DLV, 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 YT09 DLV registered?

YT09 DLV is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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