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DE12 JJF

2012 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,395 mi
Last recorded147,395 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 JJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 147,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Aug 2024 144,192 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 144,191 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 127,245 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 127,241 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 95,500 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 94,811 miles

Rear Seven seat rear row not in use at time of test: Seat and seat belts not inspected.

Fail 25 Jan 2022 94,811 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smearing in direct view. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Seven seat rear row not in use at time of test: Seat and seat belts not inspected.

Pass 4 Feb 2021 93,263 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Seats out of use (7 seater) seats and seatbelts not tested.

Fail 3 Feb 2021 93,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both sides. (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Seats out of use (7 seater) seats and seatbelts not tested.

Pass 4 Feb 2020 91,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in its tread

Pass 8 Feb 2019 76,729 miles

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

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

suspect offside front inner brake pad wearing thin

Pass 29 Jan 2018 59,405 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 59,403 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 43,082 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 27,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/R16 on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/R16 on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/R16 on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/R16 on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine and under cover fitted.

Fail 8 Feb 2016 27,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/R16 on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/R16 on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/R16 on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/R16 on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine and under cover fitted.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 14,481 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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DE12 JJF is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DE12 JJF, 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 DE12 JJF registered?

DE12 JJF is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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