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DE12 NBF

2012 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,737 mi
Last recorded112,737 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 NBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 112,737 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 112,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Frontmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Frontmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 98,866 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 84,541 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 84,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 74,662 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 68,212 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 68,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 21 May 2021 63,038 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 58,649 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 54,087 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 47,922 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 42,599 miles

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

both headlights (aim) on minimum height

engine covers fitted

plastic covers fitted to rear suspension components

under-trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,103 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres sidewalls perished dot codes 4711 (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 19 Jun 2015 31,573 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 NBF is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE12 NBF, 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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DE12 NBF is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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