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BV12 AVY

2012 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,121 mi
Last recorded21,121 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 AVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 21,121 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 20,715 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 20,288 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 20,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 20,115 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 18,991 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 17,391 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 15,591 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 15,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2016 13,618 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2015 11,079 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 AVY is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BV12 AVY, 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 AVY registered?

BV12 AVY is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is BV12 AVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 AVY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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