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YY09 GXV

2009 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,432 mi
Last recorded108,432 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 GXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 108,432 miles

Nearside Front door mirror loose/damaged

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres outer tread slight wear

oil leak

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 5 Jul 2019 108,362 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front door mirror loose/damaged

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres outer tread slight wear

oil leak

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 4 Jul 2018 94,071 miles

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

Nearside Front door mirror damaged and loose

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

small oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2018 93,922 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front door mirror damaged and loose

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

small oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2017 81,089 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 73,443 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 73,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 62,349 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 52,358 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 40,871 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 40,870 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 35,132 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 35,132 miles

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

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 GXV is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YY09 GXV, 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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YY09 GXV is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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