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BT61 VNZ

2012 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,231 mi
Last recorded132,231 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 VNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 132,231 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 15mm dia crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front radiator support bracket repaired

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole in lower sill, not within any prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 120,020 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 109,555 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 109,553 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 97,960 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 85,059 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 85,059 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 79,830 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 72,212 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 63,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 Feb 2018 62,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 62,519 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 53,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,941 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 42,941 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 31,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear seats stowed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2015 31,286 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rearmost seat belts not checked, folded seats and luggage

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 VNZ is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 VNZ, 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 VNZ registered?

BT61 VNZ is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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