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YY59 FDJ

2009 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,814 mi
Last recorded105,814 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 FDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 105,814 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 102,494 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 102,494 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill(seat belt). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 99,762 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 99,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 95,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight Exhaust fumes entering cabin

Pass 20 Sep 2021 91,240 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 88,166 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 88,166 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 84,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in the center tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in the center tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 80,413 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin visibility restricted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked 205\55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 80,411 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.5 result 1.4 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin visibility restricted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked 205\55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 75,778 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 70,216 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 70,216 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 62,887 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 62,886 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 53,717 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 43,708 miles

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

rear tyres perished and wearing low on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2012 36,417 miles

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

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 FDJ is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FDJ, 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 FDJ is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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