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CE12 OTF

2012 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

123,391 mi
Last recorded123,391 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 123,391 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 123,391 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 123,376 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 112,961 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 101,768 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 101,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 85,312 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))

Parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 4 Jun 2022 85,312 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake caliper feed pipe and fouling on handbrake cable (1.1.11 (d) (i))

borderline parking brake performance readings

both front tyres worn badly on edges

Fail 4 Jun 2022 85,131 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn badly on edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake caliper feed pipe and fouling on handbrake cable (1.1.11 (d) (i))

borderline parking brake performance readings

Pass 1 Jun 2021 66,864 miles

front discs worn and corroded on the inner face

rear discs worn lipped

Fail 28 May 2021 66,864 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative switch broken cant be used (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front discs worn and corroded on the inner face

nail in the drivers rear tyre

rear discs worn lipped

Pass 12 Apr 2019 49,869 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 49,869 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 38,246 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 31,365 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 31,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 26,170 miles

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

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

o/s/f fog lamp lense insicure

Fail 8 Apr 2015 19,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 19,676 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 19,039 miles

o/s/f tyre has a small gash on outer sidewall but no cords exposed

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 OTF 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 55%.

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 OTF, 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 OTF registered?

CE12 OTF is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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