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YS61 XTB

2012 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,859 mi
Last recorded104,859 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 XTB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 104,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc are corroded on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 104,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc are corroded on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 94,598 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 94,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 86,501 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 72,999 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 72,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 65,984 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 61,680 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 53,210 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGE

Fail 30 Jan 2019 53,210 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NEARSIDE (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGE

Pass 5 Feb 2018 45,407 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 39,187 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 30,875 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 22,922 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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YS61 XTB is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 65,251 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 YS61 XTB, 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 14 years old, this Citroen C4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YS61 XTB registered?

YS61 XTB is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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The MOT history for YS61 XTB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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