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SL61 VYJ

2011 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,486 mi
Last recorded115,486 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 VYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 115,486 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 115,189 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 112,416 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 110,172 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2024 86,325 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 83,867 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022
Pass 30 Jul 2019 63,552 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 56,008 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 47,157 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 27,084 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 24,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VYJ is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL61 VYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SL61 VYJ?

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What year was SL61 VYJ registered?

SL61 VYJ is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is SL61 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 VYJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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