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SL11 JVV

2011 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,529 mi
Last recorded112,529 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 JVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2025 112,529 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf lower control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting osr sill holed due to corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osf lower control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 110,109 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 110,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 105,762 miles

Nearside Front Cv boot has slight leakage of grease.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Indicator going white. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bushes worn, front bush detaching from housing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Indicator going white. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 105,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Cv boot has slight leakage of grease.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Indicator going white. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bushes worn, front bush detaching from housing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Indicator going white. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 98,362 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 93,946 miles

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

parking brake cable corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 87,570 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 87,569 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 76,060 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 76,059 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2018 66,324 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,501 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 47,962 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 47,962 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 36,222 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 26,966 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 26,966 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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SL11 JVV is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SL11 JVV, 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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SL11 JVV is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 April 2011.

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