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AV12 VUG

2012 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,764 mi
Last recorded85,764 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VUG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 85,764 miles

"This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair."

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 85,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

"This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair."

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 81,004 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 75,733 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 75,709 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 70,050 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 65,449 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 61,488 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 53,174 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 42,795 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 40,951 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 35,487 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 28,892 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 28,890 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 22,049 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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AV12 VUG is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUG, 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 AV12 VUG registered?

AV12 VUG is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is AV12 VUG safe to buy?

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