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BV12 AUW

2012 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,041 mi
Last recorded137,041 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 AUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 137,041 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 136,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 119,327 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 101,528 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 87,691 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 66,795 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 66,793 miles

Fuel pipe insecure Filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 52,308 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 50,849 miles

Coolant leak Major leak ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 50,849 miles

Coolant leak Major leak ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 40,874 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 32,649 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 22,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 22,154 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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BV12 AUW is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc petrol 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 BV12 AUW, 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 BV12 AUW registered?

BV12 AUW is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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