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WL61 BJV

2011 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,968 mi
Last recorded78,968 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 BJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 78,968 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 78,968 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 78,556 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2023 78,556 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 73,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 72,175 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 72,175 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 67,032 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 50,655 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 38,824 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

Fail 1 Oct 2018 38,824 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades split smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

Pass 4 Oct 2017 33,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn bald inner edge not to cords at time of test recommend replacement . (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

smoke emissions to low to read .

Fail 4 Oct 2017 33,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad thin inner oo.o5 mm (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn bald inner edge not to cords at time of test recommend replacement . (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads thin inner 2 mm (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

smoke emissions to low to read .

Pass 18 Oct 2016 28,898 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

Fail 18 Oct 2016 28,898 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both bulbs faded in colour (1.4.A.2f)

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

Pass 6 Oct 2015 24,850 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 24,850 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 20,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre worn on edge

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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WL61 BJV is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WL61 BJV, 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 WL61 BJV registered?

WL61 BJV is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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