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HJ61 XBL

2011 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,915 mi
Last recorded130,915 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 XBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 130,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 130,915 miles

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction unable to check rear wheel bearings (1.1.6 (e))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 125,181 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 125,127 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 125,127 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 118,593 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 118,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 104,881 miles

Brake pedal rubber missing but has anti- slip on pedal

Fail 6 Sep 2021 104,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake pedal rubber missing but has anti- slip on pedal

Pass 28 Sep 2020 101,671 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 97,768 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 86,167 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 86,167 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 73,372 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 59,060 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 42,423 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 27,301 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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HJ61 XBL is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 HJ61 XBL, 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 HJ61 XBL registered?

HJ61 XBL is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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