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YR11 YLS

2011 Citroen C4

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

217,390 mi
Last recorded217,390 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 YLS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 217,390 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 217,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 217,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 212,189 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wipers smeary

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 199,845 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 199,845 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 184,225 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

h.brake 16% on min

Fail 14 Jul 2021 184,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working x2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

h.brake 16% on min

Pass 17 Feb 2020 160,953 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 160,953 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 141,704 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 121,247 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 121,247 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 101,060 miles

Front tyres edges worn

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 83,161 miles

Under trays fitted restricting the view to some components on the under side of the vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2015 69,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 46,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YR11 YLS is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YR11 YLS, 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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YR11 YLS is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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