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BL11 XUP

2011 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,839 mi
Last recorded135,839 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 XUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 135,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 129,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 129,265 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 123,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 123,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone, front bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 115,484 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 107,945 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 104,136 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2020 104,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 96,029 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

engine cover fitted

Fail 7 May 2019 96,028 miles

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated o/s and n/s had 17 psi in (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 19 May 2018 87,619 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (front bush) (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted

o/s and n/s front tyres scrubbing off on outer edges

Fail 19 May 2018 87,619 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (front bush) (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted

o/s and n/s front tyres scrubbing off on outer edges

Pass 12 May 2017 78,587 miles

Offside Front drl innoperative

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres starting to crack

engine cover and under trays

Fail 12 May 2017 78,587 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front drl innoperative

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres starting to crack

engine cover and under trays

Pass 23 May 2016 70,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner wall cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 63,390 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 45,873 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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BL11 XUP 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 66.7%.

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 BL11 XUP, 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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BL11 XUP is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 July 2011.

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