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BJ12 PVF

2012 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,167 mi
Last recorded117,167 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 PVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 117,167 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 117,167 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2024 105,936 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 105,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 96,925 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 91,019 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2022 91,007 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 84,456 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 84,456 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 76,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND SCORED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING BADLY ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND SCORED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING BADLY ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 69,508 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 60,081 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 51,284 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 41,544 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 31,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BJ12 PVF is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BJ12 PVF, 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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BJ12 PVF is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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