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AK12 MXJ

2012 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,667 mi
Last recorded140,667 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 MXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 140,667 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 140,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2024 134,954 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 134,952 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 129,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 May 2023 129,287 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 123,519 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 121,214 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 121,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 117,744 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 112,655 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 109,545 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 109,545 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 93,759 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 78,481 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 78,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 62,630 miles

near side front tyre tread down to 2.4mm

Pass 17 Mar 2015 44,323 miles

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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AK12 MXJ is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK12 MXJ, 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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AK12 MXJ is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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