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SD61 VSA

2011 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,852 mi
Last recorded98,852 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 VSA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2021 98,852 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 92,547 miles

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

both front wheel arch liners slightly damaged and insecure

Fail 30 Jun 2020 92,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions and is worn on edge (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

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

both front wheel arch liners slightly damaged and insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2019 87,701 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jul 2019 87,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2018 79,169 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 79,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 71,970 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 71,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 24 Jun 2016 63,579 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 63,579 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 48,371 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 48,371 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 39,207 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre side wall damaged no cord

N/S/F Wiper blade slight smearing

O/S/F Wiper blade slight smearing

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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SD61 VSA is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SD61 VSA, 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 SD61 VSA registered?

SD61 VSA is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 October 2011.

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