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A13 BBF

2009 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,920 mi
Last recorded89,920 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 BBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 89,920 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 89,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 81,757 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 73,142 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 68,271 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 68,271 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 63,401 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 63,401 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 56,282 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 56,282 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 52,409 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 45,093 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 40,166 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 40,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 33,174 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 26,479 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 20,748 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 20,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 14,865 miles

all tyres starting to crack at sidewalls and tread

Pass 4 Feb 2013 8,997 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer side wall

Fail 22 Aug 2012 8,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads 65% worn

Pass 22 Aug 2012 8,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads 65% worn

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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A13 BBF is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 A13 BBF, 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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A13 BBF is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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