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2009 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,221 mi
Last recorded146,221 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 CSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 146,221 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 146,210 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 146,124 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is .51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 138,657 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 130,203 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 130,201 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 117,183 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 110,771 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 103,060 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,881 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 92,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 85,325 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 85,323 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 77,132 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 68,610 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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YY59 CSV is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CSV, 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 CSV is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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