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BV12 LAE

2012 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,003 mi
Last recorded98,003 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 LAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 98,003 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 87,766 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 85,758 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 85,756 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 78,839 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 78,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 70,441 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 70,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 65,387 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 63,087 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 54,578 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 54,578 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 44,954 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 35,313 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres cracking

Fail 24 Mar 2017 35,173 miles

Brake performance not tested handbrake switch not working (3.7.A.1)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,309 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 23,492 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 LAE is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LAE, 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 LAE registered?

BV12 LAE is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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