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DA61 VRN

2012 Citroen C4

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,856 mi
Last recorded51,856 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 VRN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 51,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 51,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 44,825 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 37,382 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 29,037 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 28,777 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside slightly scored and corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 28,084 miles

Front brake pads getting low / discs wearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 26,948 miles

Front brake discs wearing -- Pads seem low

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 26,948 miles

Front brake discs wearing -- Pads seem low

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 25,699 miles

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Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake discs wearing/rear brake discs corroding

front tyres wearing inner edges

head lamp leveling device switch or head lamp motors faulty / sticking

Pass 14 Mar 2018 24,160 miles

front brake application and release uneven 26%

front brake discs wearing/rear brake discs corroding slightly

osr indicator pale

osr tyre perishing slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2017 21,863 miles

front brake discs wearing/front brake application and release uneven 23%

Pass 18 Mar 2016 18,406 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges and perishing with side wall damage

N/S/R tyre perishing

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges and perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2015 14,654 miles

both front and nsr tyres perishing,front tyres wearing on edges slightly

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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DA61 VRN is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel 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 DA61 VRN, 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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DA61 VRN is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 February 2012.

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