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YY11 JKV

2011 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,232 mi
Last recorded130,232 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 JKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 130,232 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 130,232 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged parking brake cable damaged/corroded (1.1.15 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 124,697 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 124,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 110,174 miles

Central Front Lower exhaust rubber mounting silty perished

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 2 Sep 2022 103,195 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake cable corroded

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 103,154 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable corroded

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 92,311 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 92,302 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 88,888 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 88,886 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 80,180 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 80,176 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 70,594 miles

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

Fail 8 May 2018 70,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 22 May 2017 57,606 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

Fail 22 May 2017 57,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 21 Apr 2016 43,311 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 32,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 20,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YY11 JKV is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YY11 JKV, 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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YY11 JKV is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 May 2011.

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