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AU12 XTV

2012 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,346 mi
Last recorded114,346 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 114,346 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector seal leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 114,346 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector seal leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 108,207 miles

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

engine injector seal blow under bonnet

Fail 29 Jul 2025 108,177 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine injector seal blow under bonnet

Pass 24 Jul 2024 103,987 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 103,986 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2023 99,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing slightly edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 96,491 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2021 92,999 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 90,517 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 90,505 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 84,144 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 75,876 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 75,876 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 68,898 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode.

Pass 10 May 2016 63,511 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,430 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 46,429 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

damage to nearside front wheelarch liner

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 XTV is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Grey 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 XTV, 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 XTV registered?

AU12 XTV is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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