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AU12 VBV

2012 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,387 mi
Last recorded112,387 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 112,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm, devoid of tread on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm, devoid of tread on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 112,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm, devoid of tread on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm, devoid of tread on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 102,536 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 102,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 93,769 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 85,002 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 85,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 74,670 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 74,670 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 61,829 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 47,675 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 39,362 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 39,362 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 34,123 miles

Both front windscreen wipers deteriorating

Nearside Front Running light not working

Nearside mirror glass cracked and broken

front under bumper cover broken

underside and engine shields fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 22,988 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 17,700 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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AU12 VBV is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Blue 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 AU12 VBV, 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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AU12 VBV is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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