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YY09 PFE

2009 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,781 mi
Last recorded156,781 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 PFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 156,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 156,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 142,429 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2017 142,429 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 141,354 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 227,421 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle no effort caliper siaezed on lever (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 140,540 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 119,802 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 80,492 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 35,454 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 35,429 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 33,798 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 33,412 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

osr lamp cluster damaged

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 PFE is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YY09 PFE, 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 PFE is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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