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AO12 JUK

2012 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,564 mi
Last recorded170,564 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 JUK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 170,564 miles

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 163,448 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 155,932 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 155,932 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 152,241 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2022 152,241 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 145,833 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 142,883 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 142,883 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 129,422 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 118,398 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 109,699 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 109,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 100,343 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 100,343 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 85,741 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 JUK is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO12 JUK, 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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AO12 JUK is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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