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BG61 XSN

2012 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,811 mi
Last recorded96,811 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 XSN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 96,811 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 91,897 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 86,785 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 86,783 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 79,381 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 79,381 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 74,904 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 72,568 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 72,566 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 66,881 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 60,608 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 52,283 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 52,282 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner & outer treads

Offside Front tyre worn on inner treads

Pass 1 Aug 2017 44,439 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner & outer treads

Pass 13 Aug 2016 37,427 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Fail 13 Aug 2016 37,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 30,271 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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BG61 XSN is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG61 XSN, 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 BG61 XSN registered?

BG61 XSN is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 February 2012.

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