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AV12 XYJ

2012 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,874 mi
Last recorded113,874 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 XYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 113,874 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 113,874 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 19 (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 96,824 miles

Nearside drl not working

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 96,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside drl not working

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 81,986 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 81,981 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 69,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Fail 30 Sep 2021 69,702 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 30 Sep 2020 54,380 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 51,618 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 45,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2017 39,179 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 32,818 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 25,588 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 XYJ is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XYJ, 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 XYJ is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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