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AY61 XEV

2011 Citroen C4

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,113 mi
Last recorded156,113 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 XEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2026 156,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 153,204 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 153,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 143,723 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 143,723 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 133,464 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 119,423 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 110,292 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 110,289 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 104,185 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 93,718 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 93,718 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 85,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 85,131 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 75,922 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 70,830 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 70,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 60,024 miles

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

Nearside front tyre beginning to perish

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

Offside front tyre beginning to perish

Fail 29 Aug 2015 60,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre beginning to perish

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front tyre beginning to perish

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 49,696 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 XEV is a 2011 Citroen C4 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XEV, 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 XEV is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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