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YB11 OYV

2011 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,373 mi
Last recorded126,373 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB11 OYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 126,373 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 126,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Most rear bush perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 109,194 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 109,193 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 92,467 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 79,992 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 79,992 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 73,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 61,743 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 53,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread and outerwall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 44,679 miles

front discs worn

Fail 30 Apr 2019 44,678 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 16 Apr 2018 34,187 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 23,973 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 23,973 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 22,297 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 20,562 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 16,967 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 12,817 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 12,589 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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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YB11 OYV is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YB11 OYV, 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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YB11 OYV is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 August 2011.

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