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BN12 SMV

2012 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

144,122 mi
Last recorded144,122 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 SMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 144,122 miles

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

Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre worn close to legal limits / worn on edges cracking perishing slight (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 86,829 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 84,996 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 82,092 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 82,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 71,076 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 62,547 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 56,077 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 50,422 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 45,086 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 36,450 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear tyre light sidewall damage

Pass 4 Mar 2016 35,181 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 25,479 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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BN12 SMV is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BN12 SMV, 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 BN12 SMV registered?

BN12 SMV is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is BN12 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 SMV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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