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AU12 WFL

2012 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

121,964 mi
Last recorded121,964 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 121,964 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 114,649 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 114,649 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 111,994 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 109,670 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 109,665 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working red tape over lamp lens (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2021 105,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 105,223 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 105,218 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level not working and damaged (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear park brake low effort

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

poly belt cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2020 90,717 miles

Central High level stop lamp inoperative and damaged

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill crush damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear most seats stowed at the time of testing

Fail 23 Jun 2020 90,717 miles

Central High level stop lamp inoperative and damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill crush damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear most seats stowed at the time of testing

Fail 16 Jun 2020 90,695 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working both n/s and o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear high level (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal on the o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

wipers poor

Pass 18 Apr 2019 80,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

poly belt cracking

zero emissions no print out

Fail 18 Apr 2019 80,163 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

poly belt cracking

zero emissions no print out

Pass 18 Apr 2018 66,671 miles

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

covers over testable items

poly belt cracking

zero emissions no print out

Fail 17 Apr 2018 66,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

covers over testable items

poly belt cracking

zero emissions no print out

both front discs contaminated with pad metal

Pass 3 Oct 2016 44,556 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 44,556 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 28,353 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WFL is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WFL, 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 WFL is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 July 2012.

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