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HV61 EKL

2011 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,822 mi
Last recorded93,822 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 EKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 93,822 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 93,820 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 91,376 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 87,808 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 83,563 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 74,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 15 Oct 2021 74,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure And broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 29 Sep 2020 61,128 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 61,128 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 57,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 51,917 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 51,228 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 51,228 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 45,726 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 34,580 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 34,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

CHILD SEAT AT N/S/R

Pass 1 Dec 2014 23,981 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 23,355 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 22,306 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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HV61 EKL is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HV61 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 HV61 EKL registered?

HV61 EKL is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 October 2011.

Is HV61 EKL safe to buy?

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