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HY59 HZL

2009 Citroen Grand C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,409 mi
Last recorded161,409 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Grand C470,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 HZL
MakeCitroen
ModelGrand C4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 161,409 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 153,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 153,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 148,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 148,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 140,198 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 140,198 miles

Nearside Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 124,884 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 106,282 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 106,282 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure clip broken (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 84,555 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 70,098 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 55,440 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 51,331 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 51,331 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 37,702 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Citroen Grand C4?

Based on 9,776 MOT tests across 720 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
7,545
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 284
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 260
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 193
Stop lamp not working 168
Registration plate lamp not working 152
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HY59 HZL is a 2009 Citroen Grand C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Grand C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 70,344 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 Grand C4 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 284 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY59 HZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Grand C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen Grand C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HY59 HZL is a 2009 Citroen Grand C4, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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