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GY11 YXG

2011 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,252 mi
Last recorded136,252 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 YXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 136,252 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 135,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 125,251 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 124,881 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole caused by corrosion in outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rear tyres fitted wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 114,566 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

different size tyres fitted front and back

Fail 14 Nov 2022 114,446 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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 Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

different size tyres fitted front and back

Pass 1 Dec 2021 104,913 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 104,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 97,507 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 97,482 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 92,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 92,507 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 79,629 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 67,677 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 54,522 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 51,741 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

small tear on n/s/f outer tyre sidewall

Fail 17 Jun 2016 51,741 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

small tear on n/s/f outer tyre sidewall

Fail 5 Apr 2016 51,736 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

tow ball not fitted at time of test

under tray fitted restricting view of some items

Pass 16 May 2015 44,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall[not to cords]

Pass 16 May 2014 34,640 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside front tyre slight cut to outer sidewall

nearside wiperblade split

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 YXG is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YXG, 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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GY11 YXG is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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