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YY09 CVB

2009 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,409 mi
Last recorded117,409 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 CVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 117,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread @3mm. Change Soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge. Change Soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge. Tread @3mm. Change Very Soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge. Tread @4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 111,016 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 103,325 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 103,325 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 97,431 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 91,110 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 84,721 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 78,945 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 78,945 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 73,483 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 66,430 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 66,430 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 60,527 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake very slightly binding

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

Small deep cut in tread of nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,688 miles

Unable to test rear seat belts due to dog seat cover.

Fail 2 Mar 2015 52,635 miles

Both front brake discs have a slight wear ridge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 52,635 miles

Both front brake discs have a slight wear ridge.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 46,812 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 40,180 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 39,596 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 31,888 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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YY09 CVB is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY09 CVB, 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 YY09 CVB registered?

YY09 CVB is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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