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SL61 SXJ

2011 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,670 mi
Last recorded91,670 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 SXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 91,670 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 91,659 miles

Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (1.1.5 (d))

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 88,198 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 86,213 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 86,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 79,012 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2022 69,148 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 69,147 miles

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

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

REAR BRAKES SQUEAL ON OPERATION

Pass 20 Sep 2021 68,643 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 68,643 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 68,473 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 68,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2019 61,602 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 61,602 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 54,145 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 52,281 miles

o/s n/s wheel arch covers insicure

Fail 20 Aug 2018 52,281 miles

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

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

o/s n/s wheel arch covers insicure

Pass 31 Aug 2017 45,343 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 35,804 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 24,438 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 15,830 miles

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

Offside Front 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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SL61 SXJ is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Blue 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 SL61 SXJ, 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 SL61 SXJ registered?

SL61 SXJ is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 November 2011.

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