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YT09 SVN

2009 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,323 mi
Last recorded80,323 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 SVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 80,323 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s top MacPherson struts bearings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear o/s inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake disc worn n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 80,232 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front both n/s o/s outer c,v, boot loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front washers not working [ possible no water] (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear n/s pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn front o/s anti -roll link worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s top MacPherson struts bearings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear o/s inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake disc worn n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 74,104 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 66,969 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))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 66,969 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item removed from mirror ()

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 64,504 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 64,504 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 58,683 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 58,683 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 52,694 miles

Front Both windscreen wiper blades slightly smearing screen.

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Near limit. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have slight corrosion and are worn on inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 52,694 miles

Front Both windscreen wiper blades slightly smearing screen.

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Near limit. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have slight corrosion and are worn on inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 47,455 miles

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

rear imbalance = 20%

slight play/wear and knocking in o/s and n/s steering arm ball/socket joints inside gaiters

Fail 26 Oct 2016 47,455 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

loud screeching noise at o/s/r wheel

rear imbalance = 20%

slight play/wear and knocking in o/s and n/s steering arm ball/socket joints inside gaiters

Pass 1 Mar 2016 44,718 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

play nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 1 Mar 2016 44,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

play nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 2 Mar 2015 40,266 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 29,767 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 18,154 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 9,139 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 SVN is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YT09 SVN, 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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YT09 SVN is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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