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DE12 VJU

2012 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,925 mi
Last recorded174,925 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C465,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 174,925 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 156,549 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2024 156,548 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jan 2023 146,004 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 146,001 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 137,104 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 131,101 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 126,591 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 109,357 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 109,357 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 88,952 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 88,952 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb gone white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 69,821 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 69,817 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 35,856 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 VJU is a 2012 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VJU, 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 VJU registered?

DE12 VJU is a 2012 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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