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SJ61 VYN

2011 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,705 mi
Last recorded120,705 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 VYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 120,705 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 112,643 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 112,628 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL STUD MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 106,019 miles

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 15 Jul 2022 106,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 100,187 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 97,704 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 93,200 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 93,191 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 86,049 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 86,049 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 77,052 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer undersill damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 77,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer undersill damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 63,796 miles

Central Rear Inner under trays at rear damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer body sill crushed

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Mar 2017 63,796 miles

Central Rear Inner under trays at rear damaged

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer body sill crushed

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 50,425 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 38,177 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 34,625 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 VYN is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SJ61 VYN, 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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SJ61 VYN is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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