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CY12 EFN

2012 Citroen C4

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,980 mi
Last recorded68,980 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 EFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 68,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 68,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 63,614 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 63,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2022 63,272 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 63,270 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 61,185 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 61,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 May 2019 53,936 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 53,936 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 35,929 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 26,915 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 26,914 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Jul 2015 17,582 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 17,582 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 17,164 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CY12 EFN is a 2012 Citroen C4 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CY12 EFN, 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 CY12 EFN registered?

CY12 EFN is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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