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BJ62 MXL

2012 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,312 mi
Last recorded172,312 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 MXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 172,312 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 153,099 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 133,565 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both are bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside inner steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 23 Jul 2024 133,450 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing a white light to rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both are bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside inner steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2023 124,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 124,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 109,057 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 109,053 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 95,543 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 84,385 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 74,159 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 65,932 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 55,444 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 55,444 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 45,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 33,971 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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BJ62 MXL 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 75%.

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 BJ62 MXL, 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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BJ62 MXL is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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