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SY11 OFS

2011 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

180,524 mi
Last recorded180,524 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 OFS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 180,524 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))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 171,691 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 164,501 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 164,499 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2023 158,404 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2023 158,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2022 151,173 miles

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

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

Offside Front driving light inop

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2021 146,157 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 142,892 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 142,889 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability top mount bearing damaged (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 138,428 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 131,580 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 122,826 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 114,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer sidewall has a cut but no cords visible

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 114,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer sidewall has a cut but no cords visible

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 97,456 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 97,456 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 78,380 miles

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

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)

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

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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SY11 OFS is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SY11 OFS, 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 SY11 OFS registered?

SY11 OFS is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 March 2011.

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