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CE12 GYP

2012 Citroen C4

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,715 mi
Last recorded161,715 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 GYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 161,715 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 142,201 miles

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

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 124,041 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 124,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 104,904 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 104,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 96,053 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 96,049 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 91,225 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))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 79,745 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 70,428 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 70,424 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2017 59,949 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 50,214 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 50,214 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 621,282 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 44,904 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 30,586 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 28,732 miles

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2016 28,443 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2015 11,083 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 9,715 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 9,071 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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CE12 GYP is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CE12 GYP, 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 GYP registered?

CE12 GYP is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is CE12 GYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 GYP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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