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BJ12 YVZ

2012 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,813 mi
Last recorded144,813 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 YVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 144,813 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 144,813 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 138,416 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 131,754 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 123,737 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 123,737 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 123,629 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

coolant level low

Pass 18 Dec 2021 113,953 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 108,205 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 96,457 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 87,381 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 77,630 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 69,740 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 51,930 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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BJ12 YVZ is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YVZ, 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 BJ12 YVZ registered?

BJ12 YVZ is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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