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L33 RCV

2011 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

111,019 mi
Last recorded111,019 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 RCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 111,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust silencer strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 111,019 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust silencer strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 96,339 miles

Hi-viz stop lamp unit damaged

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

Rear Exhaust silencer strap deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2025 96,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut on tread and showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hi-viz stop lamp unit damaged

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer strap deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2024 79,884 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 79,884 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 68,425 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 64,241 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2022 64,241 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction dangler on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer 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))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 49,163 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 49,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 37,361 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 35,194 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 33,611 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 33,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in surface

Pass 5 Jun 2017 30,448 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 30,448 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 27,272 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 27,272 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 23,605 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 23,605 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 18,738 miles

N/S/F wiper slightly 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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L33 RCV is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 L33 RCV, 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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L33 RCV is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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