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BL12 ZPP

2012 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,878 mi
Last recorded133,878 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 133,878 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 133,652 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn screw in hub type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folding boot seats

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 122,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes perishing and splitting away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Position lamp in headlamp assembly (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes perishing and splitting away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Position lamp in headlamp assembly (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 108,648 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes perishing and splitting away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Position lamp in headlamp assembly (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes perishing and splitting away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Strong advise

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Position lamp in headlamp assembly (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd row belt has mold growing on the webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 90,126 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 73,334 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 71,633 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 71,633 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour on both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 64,458 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 64,444 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 54,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge - 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge - 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 43,449 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 37,388 miles

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

emissions passed but not read by DSM.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 27,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight smearing from wipers

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 ZPP is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Black 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 BL12 ZPP, 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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BL12 ZPP is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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