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BT61 ZYS

2012 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,873 mi
Last recorded61,873 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 ZYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 61,873 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 61,537 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 61,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 61,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 57,287 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 56,433 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 56,151 miles

Rear heat shield insecure

Rear plastic cover insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2018 54,767 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 48,242 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 47,382 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 35,213 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 35,213 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 27,629 miles

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

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 ZYS is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BT61 ZYS, 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 ZYS registered?

BT61 ZYS is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is BT61 ZYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 ZYS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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