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YY09 PGU

2009 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,741 mi
Last recorded129,741 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2024 129,741 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged bent out of shape (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 128,998 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 126,129 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 126,129 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 124,182 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 124,182 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 122,875 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 119,559 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 105,218 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 105,218 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2017 91,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm+both shoulders worn off (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm+outer shoulder worn off + minor shoulder split (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm+ both shoulders worn off (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just within limit (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal anti slip pad insecure

Fail 3 Jun 2017 91,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged +twisted (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low bulb not located properly (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm+both shoulders worn off (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm+outer shoulder worn off + minor shoulder split (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm+ both shoulders worn off (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just within limit (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal anti slip pad insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2016 78,689 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 78,689 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

underside rear plastic tray insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2015 64,602 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 64,602 miles

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

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)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 49,879 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,879 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 32,985 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 17,789 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 PGU is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PGU, 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 PGU is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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