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AY61 XEG

2011 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,751 mi
Last recorded73,751 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 XEG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 73,751 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2026 73,751 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 67,566 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 67,566 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 61,613 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 58,303 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 58,303 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 55,428 miles

both rear tyres perished

o/s cv boot weeping grease

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2022 55,428 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

o/s cv boot weeping grease

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2021 52,267 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 50,881 miles

both rear tyres perished

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2019 48,010 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre low tread

Pass 29 Aug 2018 43,182 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 43,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 38,754 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,455 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 29,164 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 22,245 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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AY61 XEG is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 68,711 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 AY61 XEG, 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 15 years old, this Citroen C4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY61 XEG is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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