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SJ11 TZF

2011 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,984 mi
Last recorded101,984 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 TZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 101,984 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 101,984 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 97,561 miles

Nearside bonnet hinge slightly loose

Fail 22 Apr 2025 97,559 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside bonnet hinge slightly loose

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 89,126 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 89,118 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 82,514 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 82,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 76,956 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 76,956 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 72,376 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 68,623 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 59,992 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 59,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 52,142 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 46,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre bald and tread perished

Offside Front Inner tyre bald and tread perished

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 43,835 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 43,835 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 38,157 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 22,869 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 21,791 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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SJ11 TZF is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ11 TZF, 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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SJ11 TZF is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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