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LJ11 DVF

2011 Citroen C4

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,413 mi
Last recorded138,413 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ11 DVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 138,413 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 121,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 121,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 116,679 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 116,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 110,459 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 101,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2021 93,666 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 93,583 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 88,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 80,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 68,973 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 57,101 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2017 57,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 45,498 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2016 45,498 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in tread but not exposing cord

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 44,973 miles

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.

Pass 21 May 2015 39,588 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 31,249 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 31,249 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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LJ11 DVF is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJ11 DVF, 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 LJ11 DVF registered?

LJ11 DVF is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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