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BD12 ARZ

2012 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,125 mi
Last recorded112,125 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 ARZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 112,125 miles

Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated

Fail 16 Feb 2026 112,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated

Pass 27 Feb 2025 110,394 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 101,905 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 101,901 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2021 97,866 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 96,559 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 95,801 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 84,913 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 72,926 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 58,384 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 42,364 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 42,364 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 28,194 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2015 28,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BD12 ARZ is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,749cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD12 ARZ, 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 BD12 ARZ registered?

BD12 ARZ is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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