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AJ05 BOY

2012 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

123,551 mi
Last recorded123,551 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BOY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 123,551 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 May 2025 106,147 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 103,329 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 103,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2023 99,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 99,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Rear Upper exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 97,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Mar 2022 97,030 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2021 88,769 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 88,769 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 80,561 miles

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2019 80,548 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 73,576 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 73,576 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 66,769 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 66,767 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 56,329 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 56,326 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 47,718 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 47,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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AJ05 BOY is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AJ05 BOY, 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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AJ05 BOY is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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