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B11 CSA

2012 Citroen C4

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,470 mi
Last recorded128,470 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 CSA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 128,470 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 121,650 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 121,650 miles

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 111,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Mar 2024 111,251 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Mar 2023 101,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective cut to blade still clears (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre center of tread ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Pass 12 Mar 2022 92,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Fail 11 Mar 2022 92,545 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dpf additive level low (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Pass 5 Mar 2021 83,006 miles

rear undertray fitted obscuring some component's

Fail 5 Mar 2021 83,006 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear undertray fitted obscuring some component's

Pass 2 Mar 2020 76,287 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 71,018 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 71,017 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction x5 (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 57,376 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 47,545 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 47,545 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 12 Sep 2016 36,692 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 26,962 miles

ns and os rear child seats fitted.rear of rear seats not acessible

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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B11 CSA is a 2012 Citroen C4 in White 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 B11 CSA, 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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B11 CSA is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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