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FP11 OTY

2011 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,795 mi
Last recorded118,795 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP11 OTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 118,795 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 111,545 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rears both sides split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ONLY JUST MET MOT REQUIREMENTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy ONLY JUST MET MOT REQUIREMENTS (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 106,039 miles

3rd row seats folded away unable to check rear seats and seat belts fully

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner WITH NO VISIBLE TREAD PATTERN

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 100,761 miles

3 rd row seats folded away unable to check seats and seat belts fully

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy ONLY JUST MET MOT REQUIREMENTS (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 100,761 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

3 rd row seats folded away unable to check seats and seat belts fully

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy ONLY JUST MET MOT REQUIREMENTS (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 92,382 miles

Cv joint badly worn Nearside and offside front

Fail 8 Oct 2021 92,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Cv joint badly worn Nearside and offside front

Pass 15 Oct 2020 85,890 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 85,890 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 74,441 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Anti slip rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and centre on centre row seats ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (215/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside - lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 74,441 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Anti slip rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and centre on centre row seats ()

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

Nearside Headlamp missing Bulb dropped from headlight - refitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (215/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside - lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.16mm also cut in tread to cords (215/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem seriously damaged Valve stem rubber cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 61,018 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside / offside and centre seats ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 61,018 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside / offside and centre seats ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 49,105 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 49,105 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 35,843 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 35,677 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 26,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 26,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 12,478 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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FP11 OTY is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FP11 OTY, 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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FP11 OTY is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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