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AB59 DSB

2009 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,388 mi
Last recorded73,388 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB59 DSB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 73,388 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 73,388 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 62,360 miles

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 62,360 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 48,127 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 43,458 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 43,441 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2017 40,866 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre tread/wall starting to tear and perish

Fail 8 May 2017 40,866 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall/tread 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre tread/wall starting to tear and perish

Pass 27 May 2016 36,641 miles

Nearside Rear inner and outer tyre walls starting to split and perish

Offside Rear inner and outer tyre walls starting to split and perish

Pass 29 May 2015 34,428 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 27 May 2015 34,428 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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 12 Mar 2014 32,054 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 31,092 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 31,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 19,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AB59 DSB is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AB59 DSB, 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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AB59 DSB is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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