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FL61 VYJ

2011 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,374 mi
Last recorded112,374 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 VYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 112,374 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 102,504 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 102,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 90,450 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 90,442 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 77,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 77,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 71,251 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 71,249 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 63,891 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 55,754 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 46,190 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 33,382 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 25,318 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 19,262 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 13,281 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 7,936 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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FL61 VYJ is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL61 VYJ, 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 FL61 VYJ registered?

FL61 VYJ is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 October 2011.

Is FL61 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 VYJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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