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AO12 XCH

2012 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,360 mi
Last recorded96,360 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XCH
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 96,360 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 96,350 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2025 86,388 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 77,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread unrepairable (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 70,509 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 66,227 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 61,898 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 56,388 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 48,873 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 43,347 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 36,278 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 28,217 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 19,993 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 XCH is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XCH, 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 AO12 XCH registered?

AO12 XCH is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 2 June 2012.

Is AO12 XCH safe to buy?

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