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SM61 BPX

2011 Citroen C4

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,617 mi
Last recorded199,617 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 BPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 199,617 miles

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front DTRL not working

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

Fail 16 May 2025 199,617 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front DTRL not working

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

Pass 31 May 2024 191,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush RENEW ASAP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush RENEW ASAP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 191,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush RENEW ASAP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush RENEW ASAP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 182,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 182,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 166,197 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 May 2021 146,962 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 146,962 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering arm modification unsafe rack end ? (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 122,547 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 122,547 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 122,541 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 122,541 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 112,983 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 112,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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 25 Jan 2018 95,425 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 69,963 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 69,963 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 54,161 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 39,520 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brakes binding very slightly

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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SM61 BPX is a 2011 Citroen C4 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SM61 BPX, 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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SM61 BPX is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 December 2011.

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