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CT12 CLT

2012 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,255 mi
Last recorded162,255 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT12 CLT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 162,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 155,801 miles

Fuel additive tank has slight seepage.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16 Tread close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 155,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens faded. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fuel additive tank has slight seepage.

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16 Tread close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 149,795 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fluid leaking from additive tank. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 149,795 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/r16. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive fluid leaking from additive tank. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day time running light not working.

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 144,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16 close. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 144,438 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16 close. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 135,333 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 128,163 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 128,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 114,818 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 93,998 miles

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

front wipers are deteriorating

Pass 30 Dec 2017 75,634 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 75,618 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 58,656 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 38,981 miles

Engine Cover & Under-shield(s) Fitted

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 28,110 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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CT12 CLT is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CT12 CLT, 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 CT12 CLT registered?

CT12 CLT is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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