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CE12 BVD

2012 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,331 mi
Last recorded137,331 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 BVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 137,331 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 137,323 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 94,474 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 84,268 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 84,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 77,290 miles

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

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

under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Fail 13 Feb 2020 77,143 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 15 Feb 2019 54,850 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 38,724 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 27,790 miles

both rear tyres show wear

Fail 1 Feb 2017 27,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres show wear

Pass 1 Feb 2016 16,290 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 8,680 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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CE12 BVD is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CE12 BVD, 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 CE12 BVD registered?

CE12 BVD is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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