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BV12 AWF

2012 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,324 mi
Last recorded53,324 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 AWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 53,324 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 53,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 51,761 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 49,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 48,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 46,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 44,057 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 42,444 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 42,443 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 37,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 37,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 32,943 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 27,694 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 21,068 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 15,300 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 AWF is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AWF, 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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BV12 AWF is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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