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BL12 VHW

2012 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,072 mi
Last recorded97,072 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 VHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 97,072 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 97,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 87,720 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 87,720 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2020 77,500 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 72,823 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake operation reserve close to minimum requirement

Pass 24 May 2018 62,735 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 53,890 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges.

Slight play at offside inner track rod joint.

Fail 18 May 2017 53,890 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges.

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

Slight play at offside inner track rod joint.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Sat Nav mount. (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 May 2016 41,094 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 34,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2015 34,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BL12 VHW is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL12 VHW, 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 BL12 VHW registered?

BL12 VHW is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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The MOT history for BL12 VHW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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