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BF61 SVW

2011 Citroen C4

White Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,819 mi
Last recorded72,819 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 SVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 72,819 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 69,481 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 66,867 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 64,192 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 64,192 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 60,984 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 60,980 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 57,933 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 57,920 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 52,441 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 52,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 45,093 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 45,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 38,558 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 38,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 31,984 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 24,294 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 24,294 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 19,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight oil leak rear of engine

Pass 28 Aug 2014 19,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight oil leak rear of engine

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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BF61 SVW is a 2011 Citroen C4 in White with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BF61 SVW, 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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BF61 SVW is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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