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PN61 VGV

2011 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,860 mi
Last recorded155,860 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 VGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 155,860 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

headlamps misty

Fail 21 Apr 2026 155,860 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

headlamps misty

Pass 1 May 2025 152,845 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 150,134 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 139,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 131,404 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 124,520 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 124,514 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 111,714 miles

damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 2 Dec 2019 111,714 miles

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

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

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

damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 31 Dec 2018 94,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 94,199 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 76,622 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cut on outer side wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Aug 2016 58,765 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2015 42,526 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 42,526 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 31,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PN61 VGV is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 PN61 VGV, 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 PN61 VGV registered?

PN61 VGV is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 October 2011.

Is PN61 VGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN61 VGV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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