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YY59 AVW

2009 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,435 mi
Last recorded73,435 miles
Recorded on26 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 AVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2024 73,435 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 26 May 2024 73,435 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2023 67,578 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2023 67,577 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 66,222 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 66,222 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 64,195 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 61,222 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 55,836 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm measured inner portion (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm measured inner portion (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 50,783 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 50,783 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 42,550 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 Oct 2015 42,550 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2014 39,058 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 39,058 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 32,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2013 29,096 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 24,834 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 4 Oct 2012 24,834 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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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YY59 AVW is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YY59 AVW, 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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YY59 AVW is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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