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AU12 VSD

2012 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,076 mi
Last recorded146,076 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VSD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 146,076 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 138,484 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 138,484 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 128,017 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 128,017 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 118,039 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 105,655 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 105,655 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2021 95,021 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 94,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Deteriorating and smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 85,748 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 85,748 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 73,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 215/55w16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 215/55w16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 57,970 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays obscuring items under the vehicle

Fail 22 Mar 2018 57,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays obscuring items under the vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2017 48,395 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55w16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55w16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers obscuring items in the engine bay

engine management light on

under trays obscuring items under the vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2016 37,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 25,454 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

windscreen wipers smear

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 VSD is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Brown 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 AU12 VSD, 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 AU12 VSD registered?

AU12 VSD is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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