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CV62 ZJY

2012 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,383 mi
Last recorded135,383 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 ZJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 135,383 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 130,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 125,930 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2022 118,245 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 108,268 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 108,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 215/50/17 xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

near side front tyre worn low and almost to cords on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2020 98,900 miles

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

handbrake poor

Fail 14 Oct 2020 98,900 miles

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

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

handbrake poor

Pass 18 Oct 2019 89,527 miles

rear tyres are worn close to legal limit

Fail 18 Oct 2019 89,527 miles

Windscreen washer not working pump hosing had come apart (3.5 (a))

rear tyres are worn close to legal limit

Pass 25 Oct 2018 77,478 miles

both front tyres very close to limit

off side cv gaiter has a pin hole in it

Fail 25 Oct 2018 77,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid ran out topped up (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

both front tyres very close to limit

off side cv gaiter has a pin hole in it

Pass 19 Oct 2017 62,851 miles

off side head lamp reflector insecure

pin hole in off side cv gaiter

Fail 19 Oct 2017 62,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' phone holder and air freshner (8.3.1b)

off side head lamp reflector insecure

pin hole in off side cv gaiter

Pass 18 Oct 2016 48,324 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-LOAD-C/S.

O/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO LEAK.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 48,324 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-LOAD-C/S.

O/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO LEAK.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 36,224 miles

F PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-LOAD.

R PADS CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 20 Oct 2015 36,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

F PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-LOAD.

R PADS CLOSE LIMIT.

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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CV62 ZJY is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CV62 ZJY, 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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CV62 ZJY is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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