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BJ61 VYM

2011 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

170,921 mi
Last recorded170,921 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 VYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 170,921 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s & o/s front (7.1.2 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s & o/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 170,453 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s & o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s & o/s front (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s & o/s front (7.1.2 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s & o/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 150,668 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2023 149,993 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 137,605 miles

Front screen wash cap missing.

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 136,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front screen wash cap missing.

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 126,017 miles

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))

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))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 126,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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))

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 29 Oct 2020 119,560 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 119,558 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf/osf/nsr/osr (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 110,262 miles

Offside daytime running lamp inoperative

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 110,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside daytime running lamp inoperative

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 96,173 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 94,646 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 79,540 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 79,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 60,099 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 48,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm left (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 37,228 miles

Both front tyres are bald on inner edges.

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

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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BJ61 VYM is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BJ61 VYM, 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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BJ61 VYM is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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