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BE12 WEL

2012 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,296 mi
Last recorded92,296 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE12 WEL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 92,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 90,312 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 87,069 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 80,837 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Dec 2023 80,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Dec 2022 78,396 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 77,550 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 77,550 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 77,094 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 76,232 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 73,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight damage to rear door no sharp edges

Offside Rear slight damage to rear door no sharp edges

Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,795 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 60,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 50,660 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 42,549 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 42,549 miles

unable to do full underbody inspection due to fitted covers

Fail 16 Jun 2016 42,549 miles

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

unable to do full underbody inspection due to fitted covers

Pass 21 May 2015 34,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rattle from behind nearside front wheel centre cap, advised to get checked out

Fail 20 May 2015 34,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rattle from behind nearside front wheel centre cap, advised to get checked out

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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BE12 WEL is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BE12 WEL, 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 BE12 WEL registered?

BE12 WEL is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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