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WV61 BLJ

2011 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,347 mi
Last recorded152,347 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 BLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2024 152,347 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel tank leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rubbing (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 140,043 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 139,594 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.51 and vehicle read 6.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arms rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 122,186 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 113,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre Inner edge worn

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

Fail 4 May 2021 113,669 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre Inner edge worn

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 108,309 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 108,309 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 90,977 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 76,206 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 56,363 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 56,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2016 47,999 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 34,120 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 21,197 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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WV61 BLJ is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WV61 BLJ, 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 WV61 BLJ registered?

WV61 BLJ is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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