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BT61 FBJ

2012 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,321 mi
Last recorded74,321 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 FBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 74,321 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside outer cv boot clip broke still prevents ingress of dirt

Pass 9 Jan 2025 70,970 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( Scored Due To Low Brake Pads ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 70,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( Scored Due To Low Brake Pads ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 66,590 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 61,986 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 56,431 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 56,431 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 51,821 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 48,224 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 48,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALSO DEEP CUT IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 40,761 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 40,761 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 34,312 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 27,968 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 27,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 20,872 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 14,125 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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BT61 FBJ is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BT61 FBJ, 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 BT61 FBJ registered?

BT61 FBJ is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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