2011 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · OY61 BVA
2011 Citroen C4 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 95,856 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C4
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY61 BVA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2023
- 95,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY61 BVA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Citroen C4 (OY61 BVA) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
OY61 BVA Mileage History
- 17/08/202283,891 mi
- 17/08/202283,891 mi
- 30/08/202395,856 mi+11,965 mi
Average of roughly 11,551 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C4 (Mk2)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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