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CY12 HLK

2012 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,168 mi
Last recorded91,168 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 HLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 91,168 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 91,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 86,056 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 86,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 81,663 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 81,600 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 76,691 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 72,493 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 68,690 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 60,331 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 51,580 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 51,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 40,432 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 26,843 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 20,435 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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CY12 HLK is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HLK, 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 HLK registered?

CY12 HLK is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is CY12 HLK safe to buy?

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