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BN12 PPK

2012 Citroen C4

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,710 mi
Last recorded130,710 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 PPK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 130,710 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front door mirror damaged but taped up secure and no sharp edges

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

re test fail printed out in error should off been a passed re test.

under body corroding needs good oil spray to help

Fail 8 May 2024 130,710 miles

Emissions unable to be completed ex black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front side door mirror damaged secured with tape no sharp edges

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

under body starting to corrode

Fail 7 May 2024 130,707 miles

Emissions unable to be completed ex black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front side door mirror damaged secured with tape no sharp edges

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

under body starting to corrode

Pass 22 Apr 2023 128,310 miles

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

under body starting to corrode

Fail 21 Apr 2023 128,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 126,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 124,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 110,070 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2020 108,736 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 89,725 miles

covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2018 82,231 miles

near side washer jet not working

Pass 18 Mar 2017 68,615 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 56,410 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 44,841 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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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BN12 PPK is a 2012 Citroen C4 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN12 PPK, 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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BN12 PPK is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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