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CX12 YYU

2012 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,612 mi
Last recorded85,612 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 YYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 85,612 miles

THIS VEHICLE HAS AN OUTSTANDING RECALL. CONTACT CITROEN FOR INFORMATION AND TO ARRANGE A FREE REPAIR .

Fail 19 Aug 2025 85,612 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

THIS VEHICLE HAS AN OUTSTANDING RECALL. CONTACT CITROEN FOR INFORMATION AND TO ARRANGE A FREE REPAIR .

Pass 12 Sep 2024 76,651 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 76,383 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 69,096 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 58,216 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 48,734 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 43,349 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 43,349 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 33,502 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 26,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 16,181 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 7,658 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 17 Feb 2015 852 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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CX12 YYU is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CX12 YYU, 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

How do I check the history of CX12 YYU?

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What year was CX12 YYU registered?

CX12 YYU is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is CX12 YYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 YYU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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