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BG61 SYF

2011 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,419 mi
Last recorded124,419 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 SYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 124,419 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 124,419 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 119,221 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 114,077 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 114,077 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Aug 2020 108,792 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 108,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 100,519 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 100,519 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 99,463 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on tread

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2018 99,463 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front tyre worn low on tread

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2017 94,473 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 94,473 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 88,326 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 88,326 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 79,854 miles

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2015 79,854 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake pads worn low

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2014 63,665 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BG61 SYF 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 55.6%.

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 BG61 SYF, 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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What year was BG61 SYF registered?

BG61 SYF is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 November 2011.

Is BG61 SYF safe to buy?

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