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CE12 BVL

2012 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,531 mi
Last recorded119,531 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 BVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 119,531 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 115,805 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edges slightly worn

Offside Front tyre inner edges slightly worn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 115,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm Driver's (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edges slightly worn

Offside Front tyre inner edges slightly worn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 106,317 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))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 106,317 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 97,715 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 90,125 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 86,688 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 79,659 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 74,094 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Sep 2020 67,144 miles

Offside Front i can hear noise when braking but cannot see or feel play in conponants this side needs investigasion

Pass 16 Jul 2020 66,221 miles

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 16 Jul 2020 66,221 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 26 Jul 2019 62,082 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 56,011 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 42,596 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 32,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 21,677 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2016 21,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 21,280 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 BVL is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BVL, 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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CE12 BVL is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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