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CP12 ARU

2012 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,731 mi
Last recorded40,731 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 ARU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 40,731 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 39,294 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 38,554 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 38,552 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 38,198 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 37,857 miles

Both rear discs corroded.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates. (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 28 Feb 2020 37,552 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 37,095 miles

Rear Both tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 May 2017 36,723 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 36,086 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 35,000 miles

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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CP12 ARU is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CP12 ARU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP12 ARU registered?

CP12 ARU is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is CP12 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 ARU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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