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AO12 ABU

2012 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,329 mi
Last recorded10,329 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ABU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 10,329 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 9,833 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion to all inner face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 9,253 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 9,253 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 6,565 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 6,175 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 6,175 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 5,829 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 5,417 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear screw in tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2019 5,063 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 4,654 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 8 Mar 2017 4,306 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 3,970 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 3,524 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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AO12 ABU is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO12 ABU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO12 ABU registered?

AO12 ABU is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is AO12 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 ABU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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