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P9 VDY

2011 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,489 mi
Last recorded168,489 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 VDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 168,489 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure ( do not remove)

Fail 13 Jul 2026 168,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipe to flexi hose insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure ( do not remove)

Pass 17 Jul 2025 150,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2024 146,657 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 146,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe rubbed & burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 131,135 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 131,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 126,590 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 112,897 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 104,197 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 103,975 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a temporary plug repair

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 92,663 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 92,663 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Incorrect bulb fitment (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Incorrect bulb fitment (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 76,015 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 68,545 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 53,383 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 44,653 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 33,479 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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P9 VDY is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P9 VDY, 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 P9 VDY registered?

P9 VDY is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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