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VU61 ORL

2011 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,115 mi
Last recorded146,115 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 ORL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 146,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE MAY LAST FOR 1000 MILES MORE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 146,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE MAY LAST FOR 1000 MILES MORE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working N/S & O/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 141,317 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 141,256 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 136,767 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 136,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 123,233 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 123,233 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels missing one fixing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 99,838 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 74,203 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2018 74,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 62,583 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 50,706 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 32,663 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2014 32,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

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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VU61 ORL is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VU61 ORL, 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 VU61 ORL registered?

VU61 ORL is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is VU61 ORL safe to buy?

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