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CA12 CYV

2012 Citroen C4

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,062 mi
Last recorded108,062 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 CYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 108,062 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 98,870 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 89,895 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 89,760 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

unable to check offside front wheel bearing fully,due to binding brake

Pass 6 Apr 2022 77,266 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 76,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 67,335 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 67,157 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 55,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 42,055 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 36,389 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 36,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 29,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre *2 not repairable ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 23,592 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 17,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CA12 CYV is a 2012 Citroen C4 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CA12 CYV, 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 CA12 CYV registered?

CA12 CYV is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 August 2012.

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