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PY61 BBX

2011 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,097 mi
Last recorded86,097 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 BBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 86,097 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 86,096 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 82,354 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 78,982 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 75,283 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 75,273 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 70,228 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 70,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 64,679 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 59,556 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 51,607 miles

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 43,839 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 36,140 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 27,818 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 27,818 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 20,581 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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PY61 BBX is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PY61 BBX, 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 PY61 BBX registered?

PY61 BBX is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is PY61 BBX safe to buy?

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