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AV12 FDA

2012 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,974 mi
Last recorded139,974 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 FDA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 139,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight smearing to wipers

Fail 30 Dec 2020 139,951 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55zr16 97w xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight smearing to wipers

Pass 29 Jun 2019 124,728 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 124,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 121,744 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 121,744 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 102,126 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 98,582 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 98,581 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 78,017 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 76,380 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 61,797 miles

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

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)

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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AV12 FDA is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AV12 FDA, 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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AV12 FDA is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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