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2011 Citroen C4 Vtr+ E-hdi S-a MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for C4 Vtr+ E-hdi S-a models manufactured in 2011, based on 55 real MOT test results.

89.1%
Pass Rate
10.9%
Fail Rate
55
Total Tests
40,463
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2011 Citroen C4 Vtr+ E-hdi S-a MOT Analysis

The 2011 Citroen C4 Vtr+ E-hdi S-a has an MOT pass rate of 89.1% based on 55 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 40,463 miles on the odometer. With a 10.9% failure rate, the 2011 C4 Vtr+ E-hdi S-a is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2011 Citroen C4 Vtr+ E-hdi S-a is Tyres, responsible for 3.6% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per tyre. Driver's View of the Road is the second most common issue at 1.8%. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment follows at 1.8%.

⚠ Based on limited data (55 tests)

Top failures specific to 2011 models only. The overall C4 Vtr+ E-hdi S-a page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Tyres3.6%2
2Driver's View Of The Road1.8%1
3Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment1.8%1
4Non-component Advisories1.8%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 40,463 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Tyres0.90% per 10K miVisibility0.45% per 10K miLamps & Electrical0.45% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.45% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Tyres0.903.6%2
Visibility0.451.8%1
Lamps & Electrical0.451.8%1
Non-component advisories0.451.8%1

Mileage Statistics

40,463
Mean
38,049
Median
25,130
25th Percentile
54,486
75th Percentile
2.69% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2011 Citroen C4 Vtr+ E-hdi S-a has an MOT pass rate of 89.1% based on 55 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 40,463 miles on the odometer. With a 10.9% failure rate, the 2011 C4 Vtr+ E-hdi S-a is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2011 Citroen C4 Vtr+ E-hdi S-a, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to tyres: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. With relatively low average mileage of 40,463 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Tyres — 3.6% of failures

Tyres issues account for 3.6% of MOT failures on 2011 Citroen C4 Vtr+ E-hdi S-a models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Driver's View of the Road — 1.8% of failures

Driver's View of the Road issues account for 1.8% of MOT failures on 2011 Citroen C4 Vtr+ E-hdi S-a models. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 1.8% of failures

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 1.8% of MOT failures on 2011 Citroen C4 Vtr+ E-hdi S-a models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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