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AJ12 SYR

2012 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,671 mi
Last recorded156,671 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 SYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 156,671 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 146,105 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 142,956 miles

All tyres close to legal limit

All tyres close to legal limit

All tyres close to legal limit

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 142,952 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All tyres close to legal limit

All tyres close to legal limit

All tyres close to legal limit

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 150,208 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 136,161 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 136,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 127,553 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Mar 2019 127,553 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 119,441 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 119,441 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2017 98,323 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 74,336 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 74,336 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 41,719 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 29,773 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 29,773 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 6,494 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 5,991 miles

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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AJ12 SYR is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AJ12 SYR, 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 AJ12 SYR registered?

AJ12 SYR is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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