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SJ61 VYF

2011 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,195 mi
Last recorded116,195 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 VYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 116,195 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking slightly.

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 113,778 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 111,672 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 109,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 107,365 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 93,490 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 85,348 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 85,346 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2020 84,435 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2019 78,921 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 68,707 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2018 68,707 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 57,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2017 57,311 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 47,158 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 36,707 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 19,037 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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SJ61 VYF is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SJ61 VYF, 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 SJ61 VYF registered?

SJ61 VYF is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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