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CY12 VHC

2012 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,080 mi
Last recorded40,080 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 VHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 40,080 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 40,080 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 38,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 38,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure bracket broke (4.1.1 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 36,938 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 36,882 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 36,481 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 36,177 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 36,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 35,777 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 33,476 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 31,501 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 31,501 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 28,856 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 25,207 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 20,970 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 VHC is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CY12 VHC, 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 VHC registered?

CY12 VHC is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is CY12 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 VHC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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