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YY09 UMT

2009 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

73,417 mi
Last recorded73,417 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 UMT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 73,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 May 2024 73,399 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 109,161 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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 109,161 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 53,753 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 29 Jul 2020 53,753 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 27 Aug 2019 35,706 miles

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

both front steering arms slight play

Pass 9 Aug 2018 33,916 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Aug 2017 32,215 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 29,956 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 29,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 27,828 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 27,828 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 25,032 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 25,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 21,632 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 21,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 17,756 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 17,756 miles

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

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 UMT is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UMT, 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 UMT is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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