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BG62 WLU

2012 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,722 mi
Last recorded104,722 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 WLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 104,722 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 104,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2024 95,845 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 95,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 87,797 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 87,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 83,414 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 23 May 2022 83,414 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 22 Jun 2021 80,592 miles

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 76,580 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 76,536 miles

Brake performance not tested Parking brake switch defective (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 65,994 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside Front and Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 53,954 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 40,704 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 25,822 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 25,822 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 WLU is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WLU, 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 WLU is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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