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BK12 VAX

2012 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

64,250 mi
Last recorded64,250 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 VAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 64,250 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 64,250 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 59,876 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2019 59,875 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2018 55,491 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 55,491 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Daytime running light not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2017 55,467 miles

nsr brake pads worn low

Fail 1 Nov 2017 55,467 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both showing cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nsr brake pads worn low

Pass 7 Oct 2016 46,131 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 46,093 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 46,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working driving light inop (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 28,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Apr 2015 28,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BK12 VAX is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BK12 VAX, 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 BK12 VAX registered?

BK12 VAX is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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