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BV12 CWR

2012 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,021 mi
Last recorded100,021 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 CWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 100,021 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF - OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF - OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2026 99,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF - OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF - OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 90,720 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 90,720 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split to excess (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 79,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On minimum 1.6mm wear limit on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.0mm on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 79,111 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Emitting white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On minimum 1.6mm wear limit on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.0mm on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 74,404 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 71,781 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 63,239 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 63,239 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 58,582 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 54,160 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 45,713 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 34,759 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 25,441 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 25,441 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 16,402 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 8,407 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 CWR is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CWR, 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 CWR is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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