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GY11 PYZ

2011 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,027 mi
Last recorded112,027 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 PYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 112,027 miles

Having removed off-side wheel to carried out ball joint repairs, The off-side brakes are in very poor condition. Recomend new disc's and brake pads a.s.a.p.

areas of floor showing corrosion

both sides front lower arm rear bushes heavily perished/cracking

exhaust pipework rusty

front brake discs heavily worn/suspect pads worn to limit strongly advise investigation/replacement

n/s/f & n/s/r indicator bulbs faded close to limit

o/s/f coil spring rusty

slight play noted in n/s steering

Fail 30 Sep 2025 112,027 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working inner lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play lower ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

areas of floor showing corrosion

both sides front lower arm rear bushes heavily perished/cracking

exhaust pipework rusty

front brake discs heavily worn/suspect pads worn to limit strongly advise investigation/replacement

n/s/f & n/s/r indicator bulbs faded close to limit

o/s/f coil spring rusty

slight play noted in n/s steering system unable to fully check o/s due to worn track rod end & ball joint

Pass 22 Oct 2024 104,478 miles

Both sides front lower arm bushes starting to perish

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 94,233 miles

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 215/55/16w xl (5.2.3 (e))

both rear indicator bulbs faded close to limit

both sides front lower arm bushes starting to perish

front discs showing wear/suspect pads getting

o/s/f coil spring corroded

rear wiper torn

Pass 21 Oct 2022 82,916 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 75,046 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 74,922 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 69,328 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 69,328 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 62,018 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 62,018 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 53,829 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 46,008 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 37,893 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 29,982 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 23,637 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 23,637 miles

Offside 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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GY11 PYZ is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GY11 PYZ, 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 GY11 PYZ registered?

GY11 PYZ is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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