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BV12 TWE

2012 Citroen C4

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,189 mi
Last recorded82,189 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 TWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2025 82,189 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2024 69,860 miles

Nearside Rear tyre possible puncture tyre pressure was low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off on inside edges of tyre and badly perished 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2024 69,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre possible puncture tyre pressure was low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off on inside edges of tyre and badly perished 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 58,642 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 58,642 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 58,325 miles

corrosion to braking surfaces

Pass 14 Feb 2022 56,904 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 56,904 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 54,712 miles

Nearside Front Slight bumper damage

Slight corrosion to breaking surfaces

Under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 8 Feb 2021 54,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight bumper damage

Slight corrosion to breaking surfaces

Under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 10 Feb 2020 53,269 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 11 Feb 2019 49,094 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 43,144 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 36,662 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 20 Jan 2016 26,092 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 12,059 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 TWE is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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