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FV61 EKL

2011 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,100 mi
Last recorded113,100 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 EKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 113,100 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 104,151 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 104,021 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 96,295 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 96,295 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 92,428 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 86,110 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 86,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering not working not working in straight ahead position (2.6 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

asr warning light on

Pass 11 Mar 2021 82,714 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 77,665 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 69,378 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 69,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 62,036 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 47,614 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2016 47,614 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 34,277 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 20,172 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 20,172 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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FV61 EKL is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol 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 FV61 EKL, 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 FV61 EKL registered?

FV61 EKL is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 October 2011.

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