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VU61 UBA

2011 Citroen C4

Bronze Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,332 mi
Last recorded126,332 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 UBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 126,332 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 113,501 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 113,500 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BETWEEN 1.6-2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 101,474 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Brackets to body and frame unit (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 93,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 93,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 83,561 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 83,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 73,973 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 73,973 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 65,490 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 65,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2018 55,636 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 46,087 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 34,694 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 33,980 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn very low no cords or plys visible (STRONG ADVISORY) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn very low no cords or plys visible (STRONG ADVISORY) (4.1.E.1)

boot seats not fitted at time of test

under-trays fitted limiting inspection of some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2015 22,605 miles

offside front wiper split.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 15,578 miles

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 UBA is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Bronze with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VU61 UBA, 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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VU61 UBA is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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