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BG62 UXA

2012 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,272 mi
Last recorded180,272 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 UXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 180,272 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

headlamp lenes faded

Fail 28 Feb 2024 180,271 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 158,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 158,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 135,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod play in ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 135,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure Brake caliper bolt extremely loose caliper insecure (1.1.21 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod play in ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 120,702 miles

Front Both front seats, outer front bolt not fully fastened, seat still secure.

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Both dipped beam aim too low, adjusted. ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 120,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front seats, outer front bolt not fully fastened, seat still secure.

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Both dipped beam aim too low, adjusted. ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 100,362 miles

Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inside edge, 2mm outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 100,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inside edge, 2mm outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 83,446 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 66,490 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 47,491 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Slight deterioration to front wishbone bushes.

Slight wear to inner edge of rear tyres.

Undertrays & engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 6 Aug 2016 47,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Slight deterioration to front wishbone bushes.

Slight wear to inner edge of front tyres.

Undertrays & engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 30,351 miles

Engine covers and under sheilds fitted obscuring some components

removed items from drivers view before test

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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BG62 UXA is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG62 UXA, 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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BG62 UXA is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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